When users read your content, they develop a natural reading rhythm. However, rags and runts can disrupt it. A rag refers to the uneven, irregular edges of body text. A runt is a short line that appears at the end of a paragraph, typically just one or two words trailing off alone.
While rags and runts might seem like a minor detail, they create both visual and reading problems that affect user experience. As users read your body text, abrupt line breaks create an awkward pause in their reading momentum. When read aloud, this disjointedness becomes even more apparent.
