Further reading

Readability tools

You can use these tools to tell you how clear, concise and accessible your content is:

• SMOG calculator - free
• Hemingway Editor - free
• Readable - full version requires payment, but you can get a free demo

Aim for a reading age of 9 to 11 years old.

Check grammar and style in Word

Microsoft Word uses Flesch-Kincaid score to test your content’s readability.

Go to: File > Options > Proofing > Settings

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