Visual search and reading tasks using ClearType and regular displays: two experiments

Two experiments comparing user performance on ClearType and Regular displays are reported. In the first, 26 participants scanned a series of spreadsheets for target information. Speed of performance was significantly faster with ClearType. In the second experiment, 25 users read two articles for meaning. Reading speed was significantly faster for ClearType. In both experiments no differences in accuracy of performance or visual fatigue scores were observed. The data also reveal substantial individual differences in performance suggesting ClearType may not be universally beneficial to information workers. Author Keywords ClearType, readability, visual displays, information tasks ACM Classification Keywords H5.m. Information interfaces and presentation (e.g., HCI): Miscellaneous.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2006
• Where: CHI
• Authors: Andrew Dillon, Lisa Kleinman, Gil Ok Choi, Randolph G. Bias
• Keywords: CHI 2006, Human Computer Interaction, Performance Suggesting Cleartype, Substantial Individual Differences, Visual Fatigue Scores