Using call-out boxes in your design

What is a call-out box?

A call-out box is a great design tool to create additional visual interest to your document or presentation. A well designed call-out box will grab your readers attention, highlighting important information.

When should I use a call-out box?

Call-out boxes are useful when you have a lot of information to display and want to make it easier for your reader to comprehend the important points. Include information that attracts the readers attention and supports the main content.

For example:

• a key fact or figure from a diagram

• An important quote from an interview

• A key finding from a research paper

• A checklist in a training document

• A box with links to further information

• A sidebar in a report with company information

 Reasons to use call-out boxes in your next document:

• Create visual interest for your reader

• Makes important information easy to read

Call-out considerations:

• The intention is to attract the readers attention, not distract them, so keep callouts to a minimum.

• Choose colours and fonts that are readable.