You cannot guarantee that users will read textEditing my answer, since the question has since been sharpened.
Assuming you putThese are mandatory work instructions. Such as it front and centeris, you can help them notice the message if you keep the text short and to the point. More textjob of design here is dilutionto convey that to the user. People scanReflect that in the visual hierarchy:
(First element in order, they don't read.and the most visually prominent:)
A/B testing doesn't lend itself to all decisions but it's perfect for copy testing. If you wanted"Read the following 3 bullet points aloud to compare 2 writing approachesthe customer on the phone:"
(Second element in order:)
"Bullet 1" "Bullet 2" "Bullet 3"
I echo whomever suggested a 2-step wizard in a modal window. The best way to see whichincrease the user's focus is more effective at getting users to notice or comprehend certain ideas, try a few experiments with memory tests.take away all competing distractions and force the user to consume the content in the order you dictate.
Many ways to test assumptions, thisThink of a those awful pre-roll video ads. We hate them because we have to view them in order to view what follows. That stepwise model is just oneactually useful here.