The way your text looks on the page can make it easier to read and understand. Research shows that the following techniques help readers find what they're looking for quickly and easily.
This is the third step in writing plain language.
Headings help readers scan through your text to find what they're looking for.
Benefits of headings:
Bulleted and numbered lists should be used whenever appropriate. Use them to:
Keep paragraphs short and focused on a single idea. The first sentence should summarize what the paragraph is about.
When editing, look for long paragraphs and split them into smaller chunks.
Once you've completed the exercise, go to the next component to learn about Plain language: Expression.