lesevennlighet
Lesevennlighet is a term used to describe the overall ease with which a text can be read and understood by a specified audience. It covers not only linguistic simplicity but also how information is presented and navigated. In practice, lesevennlighet combines content clarity, organizational structure, vocabulary choice, sentence length, paragraphing, typography, layout, and digital presentation to minimize cognitive load.
Key factors include: 1) language clarity: concrete terms, explicit definitions; 2) structure: headings, summaries, logical flow;
Measurement: Researchers use readability formulas such as Flesch Reading Ease, Flesch–Kincaid, SMOG, or LIX; there are
Applications: in publishing, education, government communications, official websites, user manuals, and e-learning. It supports inclusive design
Origin and discourse: The term is used in Norwegian discussions of readability and accessibility and reflects
See also: readability, legibility, accessibility, inclusive design.