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Readability
Evaluate your content's readability with multiple scoring methods. Import text files or paste content directly to analyze readability scores instantly.
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Content Quality
Create content that your audience can easily understand and engage with. Our readability analyzer helps you optimize text for different education levels and reading abilities.
Whether you're writing for students, professionals, or the general public, measure and improve readability to ensure your message reaches everyone effectively.
How Text Readability Analysis Works
Simple Steps:
- 1Paste text or import a text file into the analyzer
- 2Get instant readability scores from multiple formulas
- 3Review detailed analysis and grade level recommendations
Pro Tips:
- Import text files to easily analyze content
- Aim for grade 8-10 level for general audiences
- Use shorter sentences and common words to improve scores
- Test different versions to optimize readability
Common Use Cases
Educational Content
Import textbooks and learning materials to ensure they match student grade levels
Marketing Content
Upload marketing copy files to create accessible content that reaches broader audiences
Technical Documentation
Import documentation files to balance technical accuracy with user comprehension
Web Content
Upload blog posts and articles to optimize for online readability
Healthcare Communications
Import medical documents to make information accessible to patients
Legal Documents
Upload legal files to simplify language while maintaining accuracy
Government Communications
Import government documents to ensure public information is accessible to all citizens
Corporate Training
Upload training materials to match content to employee education levels
Frequently Asked Questions
📊 Readability Formulas & Analysis Methods
1 Readability Formulas & Score Interpretation
📈 Grade-Level Formulas
📊 Reading Ease Formula (Inverse Scale)
Grade Level Formulas: Higher scores = Harder reading (16+ is hardest)
2 Content Optimization Guidelines
✏️ General Audience
- Target Grade Level: 8-10
- Sentence Length: 15-20 words
- Paragraph Length: 3-5 sentences
- Complex Words: < 10%
- Flesch Score: 60-80
🎓 Academic/Professional
- Target Grade Level: 12-16
- Sentence Length: 20-25 words
- Technical Terms: Acceptable
- Complex Words: 15-20%
- Flesch Score: 40-60
👶 Elementary/Simple
- Target Grade Level: 5-7
- Sentence Length: 8-15 words
- Simple Words: Common vocabulary
- Complex Words: < 5%
- Flesch Score: 80-100
3 Industry Applications & Best Practices
🏢 Business Applications
- •Marketing Copy: Grade 8-10 for broad appeal
- •Legal Documents: Often grade 12-16 (simplify when possible)
- •User Manuals: Grade 6-8 for accessibility
- •Internal Communications: Match audience education level
📚 Educational & Publishing
- •Textbooks: Match intended grade level exactly
- •News Articles: Grade 8-12 depending on publication
- •Blog Posts: Grade 8-10 for maximum engagement
- •Academic Papers: Grade 16+ accepted for peer review
4 Common Improvement Strategies
⬇️ Reduce Complexity
- •Break long sentences into shorter ones (aim for <20 words)
- •Replace complex words with simpler alternatives
- •Use active voice instead of passive voice
- •Eliminate unnecessary jargon and technical terms
⬆️ Improve Structure
- •Add headings and subheadings to organize content
- •Use bullet points and lists for easy scanning
- •Keep paragraphs short (3-5 sentences max)
- •Add transitions between ideas for better flow
5 Privacy & Calculation Accuracy
100% Client-Side Analysis
All readability calculations are performed entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Your content never leaves your device, ensuring complete privacy and security of your text.
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