| A "wall of text" refers to a large, unbroken block of text, typically without many paragraph breaks or visual breaks. It's often considered difficult to read and can be overwhelming for the viewer. While some long texts are intentionally informative, many walls of text are created due to a lack of awareness of good writing practices or to overwhelm a discussion.
Here's a more detailed look at what constitutes a wall of text:
Long, continuous text:
The primary characteristic is the absence of visual breaks that would make the text easier to scan and digest.
Difficulty reading:
Large blocks of text can be intimidating and difficult to navigate, especially for online content where users often scan for information.
Lack of visual cues:
Walls of text often lack headings, subheadings, lists, or images to break up the text and guide the reader.
Potential for disengagement:
Readers may become frustrated and disengaged when confronted with a large wall of text, especially if they're not interested in reading it all.
Breaking down walls of text can improve readability |