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Proximity in Reading and Text Perception
The concept of proximity is clearly evident in our reading habits. We visually organize letters into distinct words because they are positioned adjacently without gaps, whereas we recognize boundaries between words due to the inserted spaces. This fundamental grouping process enables fluent reading; when spaces are inappropriately placed—such as in 'notl iket hiso rt hat' or 'Cany oum akes enseo ft hiss entence?'—the text becomes exceedingly difficult to decode.
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Proximity in Reading and Text Perception
A user interface designer is creating a form for users to enter their contact information. To ensure users can easily tell which label (e.g., 'Full Name') belongs to which input box, the designer must arrange the elements effectively. Based on the perceptual principle that objects positioned near each other are seen as a group, which of the following design choices would be the most effective for preventing user confusion?