Why Personalized Reading Settings Can Improve Your Decision-Making and Efficiency

The Hidden Impact of Reading Fatigue on Productivity

In today’s fast-paced world, decision-making and efficiency are critical skills—whether you're a professional analyzing reports, a researcher reviewing studies, or a student managing dense coursework. Yet, many people overlook a key factor that directly affects their cognitive performance: reading fatigue.

Studies show that reading speed, comprehension, and retention vary significantly from person to person (Association for Psychological Science). However, most digital content is presented in a one-size-fits-all format, leading to mental exhaustion, slower processing, and poor decision-making.

Research indicates that reading speed can be increased by up to 35% with personalized text settings, reducing eye strain, fatigue, and boosting focus and productivity (Towards Individuated Reading Experiences: Different Fonts Increase Reading Speed for Different Individuals).

When reading feels mentally draining, it takes longer to absorb critical information, leading to delayed responses, poor judgment, and increased cognitive load. Imagine trying to process a high-stakes business report, academic journal, or legal document while constantly battling distractions, re-reading lines, or struggling with uncomfortable text formatting.

The good news? Customizing your reading environment can significantly improve efficiency, focus, and decision-making speed.

How Personalized Reading Settings Enhance Cognitive Performance:

🔹 Faster Reading, Quicker Decisions

Reading denser text with small fonts, poor spacing, or unstructured formatting forces your brain to work harder, increasing mental strain. Adjusting text size, font style, and spacing creates a smoother visual experience, allowing you to process and recall information faster.

🔹 Reduced Eye Strain and Mental Fatigue

Digital screens often contribute to visual fatigue and headaches, making it harder to sustain focus. Customizing contrast, brightness, and background colors reduces strain on the eyes and brain, enabling longer, more comfortable reading sessions without cognitive overload.

🔹 Better Retention for Smarter Decision-Making

A study by the University of Michigan found that people retain up to 20% more information when reading in a format optimized for their cognitive needs. Features like bolded reading, which highlights key parts of words, help guide the eyes through text more smoothly, reducing distractions and improving retention.

🔹 Increased Focus, Fewer Distractions

For individuals with ADHD, dyslexia, or high cognitive workloads, traditional reading methods often lead to wandering focus and information gaps. Personalized settings—such as bolded text for readability, text-to-voice features for multisensory engagement, and distraction-free modes—help maintain concentration and prevent rereading.

How Teggl Helps You Read Smarter, Not Harder

At Teggl, we believe that reading should adapt to you—not the other way around. Our platform offers customizable reading tools that enhance comprehension, efficiency, and decision-making by allowing you to tailor your reading environment to your needs.

🔹 Bolded Reading for Improved Speed and Retention

Teggl’s bolded reading technology naturally guides your eyes through sentences, reducing cognitive strain and helping you absorb key information faster. This is especially useful for reading reports, research paper

s, and in-depth articles.

🔹 Text-to-Voice for Multisensory Learning

Listening while reading enhances comprehension and retention. Teggl’s text-to-voice function allows you to process information through both visual and auditory channels, improving focus and engagement—ideal for professionals handling complex documents or students studying lengthy materials.

🔹 Fully Customizable Text Settings

With Teggl, you can adjust fonts, spacing, colors, and backgrounds to create the optimal reading experience. Whether you need larger text, high-contrast colors, or distraction-free formatting, Teggl adapts to your personal cognitive preferences.

🔹 Focus-Optimized Interface

Teggl minimizes distractions with full-screen reading, and structured formatting, helping you stay engaged and absorb information efficiently.

Take Control of Your Reading Experience

Decision-making starts with understanding, and understanding starts with how you read.

If you’ve ever felt mentally exhausted after reading reports, struggled with information retention, or wished you could process text faster, it’s time to optimize your reading settings.