How to Read Faster From Your Computer

<p>Does your work include long hours behind the computer? Do you have to read many texts from the computer screen? Does it take you too much time too read different texts from computer? Do you read more texts from the computer screen than from paper?</p><p>I will bet that many people will answer "Yes" to all these four questions. We have to sit long hours behind computer and much of that time we are reading different texts. But if we could read them faster we could get our work done in shorter time.</p><p>In order to read faster you will have to learn speed reading techniques. But these methods are originally meant for reading from paper. Is it possible to use speed reading techniques when you are reading texts from computer? Yes, it is. In addition there are some extra options how you can increase you reading speed even further when you are reading from the computer screen.</p><p>When you are reading from the computer it can be possible for you to process the text, which allows you to read it easier and faster. It means that you make changes to the appearance of the text is shown on the screen. The first option is to adjust the number of columns. It is easier to read fast texts, with two narrow columns in comparison to single broad-columned texts. Therefore whenever it is possible to do so, change the text to a two column format.</p><p>Then you can change the font type and size. If you have to deal with Word documents for the most of the time then they are usually written in Times New Roman font. Unfortunately, does not very well suit for speed reading. Many tests have proven that it is possible to read texts faster if they are in Arial font. So you should change font to Arial if it is possible.</p><p>Word documents tend to be in 12 point font size, but again it is not optimal for speed reading. If your normal vision is ok then you can increase your reading speed by decreasing the font size. If you do so there will be more text in your vision span. It means that you are able to read more text without moving your eyes, which increases your reading speed. On the other hand, you should not make the font size too small. If it is too small then your eyes will get tired and this will slow down your reading speed. I would recommend use 9pt Arial is possible.</p><p>You can increase your reading speed by choosing the distance from your eye to the screen. It should 20 inches at minimum. In order to read fast you should prefer reading from greater distance to reading from shorter distance as in that case there will be more text in your field of vision.</p><p>In order to read faster you can you cursor as a track keeping tool. When starting to read then put it to the left edge of the column. The cursor points to the line that you are reading. When you have completed one line then you should slide cursor down by one line. Following this tip makes it easier too keep track while reading. In addition, it helps you to keep a steady pace while reading.</p><p>Light conditions play also their own role. The background should be properly lit when you are working with your computer. Sitting in behind computer in a dark room generates sharp contrast between the background and the screen. It strains your eyes and slows your reading speed down. You should also avoid sunlight falling to directly to your computer screen, which make it difficult to read the text.</p><p>Kristjan-Olari Leping is a speed reading and time management trainer and associate professor of economics at the University of Tartu, Estonia. I will share my experiences with you and will teach you how to read faster. Visit my website and <a target="_new" href="http://www.startspeedreading.com/free-speed-reading-tips/" rel="nofollow">learn speed reading techniques free</a></p>