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Platform
Web Design
Category
Design Theory
Topic
Typography
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Optimal line height for body text should be 1.4 to 1.6 times the font size to enhance readability. Adjust line height in typography settings, ensuring it is comfortable across devices to keep readers engaged.
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Better Line Height for Easy Reading
Perfect line height improves readability and makes your site look more professional.
Tags: web design, typography, line height, font size, readability
Quick Summary
- Line height affects how comfortable text is to read on your website
- Use 1.4 to 1.6 times your font size for most body text
- Poor line height makes text look cramped or too spread out
- Most website builders let you adjust this in typography settings
Why Line Height Matters
Line height is the space between lines of text. Get it wrong and your content becomes hard to read. Too tight, and words feel squashed together. Too loose, and readers lose their place jumping between lines.
Think of it like breathing room for your text. Just right, and people can scan through paragraphs easily. Get it wrong, and they'll bounce off your page.
The Right Line Height
For body text, multiply your font size by 1.4 to 1.6. So if you're using 16px text, your line height should be around 22-26px.
Here's what works well:
- Body text: 1.4-1.6x font size
- Headlines: 1.1-1.3x font size (tighter is fine for bigger text)
- Small text: 1.5-1.7x font size (needs more breathing room)
How to Change Line Height
Step 1: Find your typography settings
Most website builders put this under Design, Style, or Typography sections.
Step 2: Look for line height controls
You might see it called "Line Height", "Line Spacing", or "Leading".
Step 3: Test as you go
Make small changes and preview them. What looks good on desktop might be too tight on mobile.
Pixelhaze Tip: Check your line height on different devices. Mobile screens need slightly more generous spacing because people hold phones closer to their faces.
Common Questions
What happens if my line height is too small?
Text looks cramped and becomes tiring to read. People struggle to follow lines and often re-read the same sentence.
Can line height be too big?
Yes. Too much space breaks the connection between lines, making paragraphs feel disjointed.
Should all text have the same line height?
No. Headlines can be tighter because they're bigger and usually shorter. Body text needs more space for comfortable reading.
Quick Definitions
Line Height: The vertical space from one line of text to the next. Controls how cramped or spacious your text looks.
Typography: How text looks on your website. Includes font choice, size, spacing, and colour.
Font Size: How big your letters are, usually measured in pixels (px) or points (pt).
Readability: How easy your text is to read and understand. Good readability keeps people on your page longer.
Getting It Right
Line height isn't flashy, but it's one of those details that separates amateur websites from professional ones. Spend a few minutes getting it right, and your content becomes much easier to read. Your visitors will stick around longer, and your message gets across more clearly.