Example for Checkpoint
13.8 - Place distinguishing information at the beginning of headings, paragraphs, lists, etc.

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To decrease the amount of sifting readers perform to find important information, place distinguishing information at the beginning of headings, paragraphs, lists, etc. This is commonly referred to as "front-loading" and is especially helpful for people accessing information serially.

This list "front-loads" the links (which are probably more important than their supporting text).

This list is not "front-loaded":


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