The Power of the Box

Why in a box? A simple black line around your text does something to it. It makes a unit of certain sentences. A box attracts and gets more attention. It also causes better comprehension and aid retention. Here are a few places the box can be better:

A reference box:

For more information see, read and react here. This can also tell readers that you did some research and that you know what you are talking about. A list box Boxes can contain lists of topics, words, ingredients and titles. Again it makes it easier for the reader to find something. If he read a recipe he can go back and use the ingredients box to buy the stuff he needs.

A note box

A note box can be used for examples. It will only tell the reader where he can find the examples. If he is not interested in this he can simply skip them.

A glossary box

Will the readers understand your terms. Many subjects are interesting but the words are not part of your vocabulary and you don't have time to go and look for them. It will explain enough to inform the reader what he should know. The box will tell the reader what the words mean and where they can be found if he needs them. You never know what your readers know so it is important to leave the option open for the readers that want to know more.

A bio box

Your main story should not be influenced by this. If you have a few contributors to the story or article the bio box becomes very important. The bio box should not bore a reader but give him enough to understand where the writer comes from.

A box can be a single black line around some text or it can be a colour fill. This is personal choice but should fit in with the rest of the text.