Writing
5 Common Text Formatting Mistakes to Avoid
Sarah Jenkins
Content Specialist
March 5, 2024
5 min read
Small formatting errors can make professional content look amateur. Here are the most common mistakes we see at TextKitly.
1. Double Spaces After Periods
This is a relic from the typewriter era. Modern proportional fonts handle spacing automatically. Use a single space.
2. Overusing Bold and Italics
When everything is emphasized, nothing is. Use bold for key terms and italics for titles or emphasis, but use them sparingly.
3. Inconsistent Heading Styles
Ensure your capitalization is consistent across all headings. Choose either Title Case or Sentence case and stick to it.
✓Key Takeaways
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Use single spaces after periods.
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Be selective with emphasis.
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Maintain consistency in heading capitalization.
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Avoid 'wall of text' paragraphs.