Use sans serif fonts, such as Arial and Comic Sans, as letters can appear less crowded. Alternatives include Verdana, Tahoma, Century Gothic, Trebuchet, Calibri, Open Sans. Font size should be 12-14 point or equivalent (e.g. 1-1.2em / 16-19 px). Some dyslexic readers may request a larger font.
- What fonts should dyslexics avoid?
- What Colour font is best for dyslexia?
- Do certain fonts help with dyslexia?
What fonts should dyslexics avoid?
Serif fonts
They may look decorative, but they can cause reading problems for dyslexic users. Serifs tend to obscure the shapes of letters, making the letters run together [1]. But a sans-serif font would allow dyslexic users to see the shapes of letters clearer.
What Colour font is best for dyslexia?
Use cream or a soft pastel colour. Some dyslexic people will have their own colour preference. Font. Use a plain, evenly spaced sans serif font such as Arial and Comic Sans.
Do certain fonts help with dyslexia?
If you've heard of dyslexia fonts, you may wonder if they help people with dyslexia read better. The short answer is no. Researchers have studied these typefaces. So far, they haven't found evidence that the fonts help kids or adults read faster and with fewer mistakes.