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Introduction

Creators of reports and web pages are aware of the importance of readability. Text box width impacts the readability and usability of any web-based experience, but how should a developer establish text width when the content is user-generated and the information is to be delivered server-side?

Opinion on the ideal line length and text box width differs among designers and developers, and the ideal width is further complicated by the array of devices, layouts, and fonts available. Popular guidance suggests a line length of 45-85 characters, but text box width is not measured by character count alone. Font widths vary widely, and in the user-generated text, the fonts available are practically endless.

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