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Digital literature utilizes completely fluid text formatting

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Unlike a printed page, an electronic file has absolutely no respect for the author's intended layout. Because users can selfishly crank the font size up to absurd proportions, the software constantly re-calculates and aggressively shoves words onto new lines, ensuring that every single device displays a completely unique, mutated version of the exact same paragraph.

Digital literature utilizes completely fluid text formatting
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