HOW-TO:
Scannable content
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Use Subheadings
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Keep Your Paragraphs Short
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Use Lists
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Use Visual Aids
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relevant photos, infographics, slideshows, videos, etc
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Highlight Important Points
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use bold, italic or pull quotes
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Use Readable Fonts
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keep it simple. use commonly-used fonts such as Arial, Times, Verdana
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use no less than 12px for body text. Use bigger size for subheaders
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be consistent with your font styling sizing and colors
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Why Make Your Content Scannable?
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Less intimidating
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Easier to navigate
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Makes o great impression
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Allow readers to rest their eyes
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Keeps readers from getting bored
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Makes content a little more interesting
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Motivates readers to read through the whole content