Why left-align a website?

Left-aligned text is easier to read than centred or right aligned text because of the way our eyes scan a page. Eye tracking research has shown visitors scan websites in a predictable F shape pattern.

1. Why is alignment important on a website?
2. Why is left aligned text easier to read?
3. Is left justified easier to read?
4. What does aligned to the left mean?

Why is alignment important on a website?

In general, your website elements need to align for full functionality. If your website user thinks they are pressing a button or link, but this is not properly aligned, they may simply think your website is broken. Not only will they leave, but they will also be less likely to feel positively about your company.

Why is left aligned text easier to read?

Left aligned paragraphs deliver a straight left edge. This anchors readers, so they know where the next line will start each time. This means paragraphs are read faster, increasing the number of articles that are likely to be read.

Is left justified easier to read?

Fully justified text has adjusted spacing between words and sometimes adjusted space between letters. For most users, it is easiest to read text that is justified as it is read: for left-to-right scripts, left justified text is easier to read. for right-to-left scripts, right justified is easier to read.

What does aligned to the left mean?

For example, in a paragraph that is left-aligned (the most common alignment), the left edge of the paragraph is flush with the left margin. Vertical alignment determines the position of the text within a section of a document relative to the top and bottom margins, and is often used to create a cover page.