1. Accessible Information

Layout and style

Layout is important.

If a page looks too cluttered people won't know where to start. Or they might not start at all.

• Try to make a page look inviting and clear.
• Talk to the reader — use 'you'.
• Make layout spacious and uncluttered.
• Keep pictures and photos to the left, text to the right.

• If you are doing a flyer type document, keep the picture above and the text below.
• Rule of thumb is: Pictures first!
• Give each piece of information sufficient space to avoid it becoming too cluttered and busy.
• Do not put text over images as it can be difficult to make out and read.
• Use contrasting colours in font and background. Black or a dark colour like blue or purple on pale yellow is easier on the eyes than black on white.
• Whatever you write, make sure it's easy to digest.
• Give things space so that people can read things at their own pace.
• Make sure there is space between points you are making.