What the reader needs

A long desktop layout can become cramped on a phone even when all content technically fits. Review paragraph length, line width, heading breaks and the space between sections. Make sure captions are visibly associated with their images and that callouts do not interrupt sentences. Large typography can feel confident, but it should not force every headline into a stack of isolated words. The reader needs a comfortable rhythm as well as a strong visual identity.

How to review it

Use representative narrow and wide screens and increase text size during review. Check whether content reflows without hidden paragraphs, overlapping controls or unnecessary sideways navigation. Give tables and diagrams a deliberate mobile treatment rather than shrinking them until they are unreadable. Ask a reviewer to complete one real task, such as finding an assumption and opening its source. A successful responsive layout supports that task, not just a screenshot that looks balanced at one viewport.

Imagine this

Hypothetical example

A cinematic article looks elegant on a large display but its image captions become tiny on mobile. The team increases caption size, shortens awkward headings and adjusts section spacing. Readers can now follow the explanation without repeatedly zooming or losing the connection between image and text.

Make it practical.

Use this checklist as you read. Checks are not stored.

References & further reading

Further reading: W3C WAI: Reflow ↗

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