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The test results were randomly presented by four reference range number lines: basic, color enhanced, color\/text enhanced, and personalized information enhanced formats. We measured participants\u2019 task performance and eye movement data during task completion, and their perceptions and preference of the graphical formats.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The 4 graphical formats yielded comparable task performance, while text\/color and personalized information enhanced formats were believed to be easier and more useful in information comprehension, and led to increased confidence in correct comprehension of test results, compared with other formats (all p\u2019s\u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.05). Perceived health risk increased as the formats applied more information cues (p\u2009=\u2009.008). There were age differences in task performance and visual attention (all p\u2019s\u2009&amp;lt;\u2009.01), while young and older adults had similar perceptions for the 4 formats. Personalized information enhanced format was preferred by both groups.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>Text\/color and personalized information cues appear to be useful for comprehending test results. 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