DOCUMENT DESIGN Copyright © 1995–2007 by Pearson Education, publishing as Longman Aaron, The Little, Brown Compact Handbook, Sixth Edition

Principles of Document Design Create flow to conduct the reader through the document. Space elements to give the reader’s eye a rest and to focus the reader’s attention. Group related elements in lists or under similar headings Standardize elements to match appearance with content and to minimize variations. Emphasize important elements. Copyright © 1995–2007 by Pearson Education, publishing as Longman Aaron, The Little, Brown Compact Handbook, Sixth Edition 7.1