Why All-Caps Fonts Can Hurt Readibility
One of the most frequent mistakes I see on web pages is the use of all-caps for longer sentences. While it might seem like a way to emphasize important points, it can actually have the opposite effect.
Why All-Caps Can Hurt Readability
Using all-caps for sentences longer than 2-3 words can make your content hard to read and negatively impact the overall user experience. Here’s why:
- Hard on the Eyes: Long stretches of text in all-caps can be overwhelming and uncomfortable to read, causing your visitors to lose interest quickly.
- Interrupts Flow: All-caps text disrupts the natural reading flow, making it difficult for your audience to process the information smoothly.
- Decreases Engagement: When visitors struggle to read your content, they’re less likely to engage with it, which can reduce the effectiveness of your page.
See the example below:
