This text features chart defines and provides examples of common text features found in documents, including the title, headings, captions, graphs, charts and tables, diagrams, bold-faced print, italics, maps, icons, pull-down menus, and key word searches. The title gives readers an idea of what a book or section is about. Headings help group information and predict content. Captions explain pictures and photographs. Graphs and tables visually convey information for easier understanding. Diagrams depict the parts of something. Bold and italics draw attention to important terms. Maps show locations. Icons represent tools. Pull-down menus contain topics that can be selected. Key words aid information searching.

1. Text Features Chart
Text Feature Definition Example
Given to a book or section of a book;
Title gives the reader an idea about what will
be read in the book or section of the book
Descriptors that help the reader to group
Heading information and predict what will be read
Words underneath a picture or
Captions photograph that explains what it is or is The picture to the right shows a 1860s river boat.
about
Shows information in a visual way so that
Graphs it is more easily understood by readers
Gives information is a visual way so that it
Charts or tables is quicker and easier to read information
Diagrams Drawing of the parts of something
Dark words; calls attention to important To highlight certain aspects of your resume,
use bold print. Bold print the heading, position
Bold-faced Print words or terms; also shows which words titles, employers, and degrees you have
can be found in the glossary earned to highlight your credentials.
Words that are slanted or sloped to the
right; calls attention to important words or
Italics terms; also shows which words can be
These words are in italic type.
found in the glossary
Small pictures of large areas; helps the
Maps reader to understand where places are in
an area
Little pictures found on computer
Icons desktops and websites
Menu or list about a topic; scroll down to
Pull-down menu choose wanted topic
Words that will help you better find or look
Key word search for information