There are two main benefits:
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It prevents images from occupying too much vertical space, which ensures the preceding and following text aren't separated by such a large distance that it disrupts the reader's flow.
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It maintains a consistent scrolling rhythm across the entire screen. By avoiding major jumps in the vertical scrolling pace, the momentum from quickly scrolling through images carries over to the text, which actually helps speed up the reading process.
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There are two main benefits:
It prevents images from occupying too much vertical space, which ensures the preceding and following text aren't separated by such a large distance that it disrupts the reader's flow.
It maintains a consistent scrolling rhythm across the entire screen. By avoiding major jumps in the vertical scrolling pace, the momentum from quickly scrolling through images carries over to the text, which actually helps speed up the reading process.
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