When typing, why are there errors we don't pick up until we read it on the hard copies/printed versions?

Question

When typing, why are there errors we don't pick up until we read it on the hard copies/printed versions?

Answer 1

coz we rush through it and type quickly and probably because we're that used to typing in short hand abbreviations like 'lol' n 'b' n 'coz' that it would look normal on screen and not on paper

Answer 2

That is something I would like to know to, how even after someone else reads it on the computer, there are errors to be found when you print.

Answer 3

you rushed

Answer 4

i think its cos you just typed it so you know what its meant to say so your brain just reads it like that.  therefore, after you've had a break and re-read it after you've printed it, it will stand out more usually as obvious lol..:S

might also have something to do with reading it off the screen

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Answer 5

Formatting errors?

Answer 6

cuz you rush to much and u dont notice the typos until after?

Answer 7

There is a scientific reason for this...

Apparently, our focusing (scientific term= accommodation) is more accurate when we read printed copies, as opposed to text on a computer screen.

This is because we get to physically hold the printed copies. Our sense of touch improves the accuracy of our focusing. Thus, our eyesight is "sharpen" and this improves our detection ability

Hope this helps