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- What is a good rule for font size?
- Why do you need to consider the text size of the title in your layout?
- Is size 12 font too big?
- When sizing fonts for a webpage what two measurements work best?
What is a good rule for font size?
Body text - Font sizes should be around 16px to 18px for legibility (or 1.6rem to 1.8rem using our sizing rules mentioned above). If you can afford to go a bit larger, then even 21px can be pleasant to read. Headings - The headings should be around 1.96 times larger than your body text to create a sufficient contrast.
Why do you need to consider the text size of the title in your layout?
Font size can direct the attention of the user
Using larger fonts as headings and titles can really grab the attention of the user, and help them to slow down while scrolling through your website. The best practice is to use this above the fold, to really draw users into your website.
Is size 12 font too big?
While a 12pt font size might technically be legible, it's not always considered readable. Legibility means that text can be understood, whereas readability takes factors like emotions and ease of reading into play. These days, the baseline for most fonts is usually around 16–20px.
When sizing fonts for a webpage what two measurements work best?
The font size on a website should be responsive to the screen size that displays it. In general, a font should be 12-16pt on a mobile screen, 15-19pt on a tablet, and 16-20pt on a desktop computer screen.
