Most readers of information materials do not read word for word. Instead, these readers first scan a page to determine the content and then return to the sections of most interest. To help these readers, you can:

• Structure your content so that readers locate specific information quickly and easily.

• Use a writing style that ensures that your message is unambiguous and easy to scan.

The following sections provide a summary of the most important techniques for a structure and a style that is easy to scan. Each item includes a cross-reference to a topic that contains more information and examples of how to implement the technique in your writing.