Text page-layout may influence both reading speed and comprehension. Available data obtained from low-speed readers suggests a superiority for two-column format over full-page format. As reading speed increases, visual scanning strategies change. The appropriateness of layouts designed for low-speed strategies are evaluated in the context of high-speed reading.
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