Print features include bold type, italicized type, and underlining. They may also include bullet lists and superscript numbers and symbols. These features draw the reader's attention to important words and ideas in the passage. They may direct them to other parts of the passage for more information, such as definitions or pronunciation guides. They may also help show the organization of a passage. For example, titles and headings for sections of a text may be in bold type.

Graphic features include pictures, captions, insets, timelines, sidebars, diagrams, tables, graphs, and maps. These types of features help readers visualize, or picture, information in their minds. They organize information visually to make it easier to understand.