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UDL and Accessibility at UNCW Library

This guide will provide details and tools to assist with designing UDL and accessible materials.

Font Accessibility

  • It is generally best to use standard fonts that are available on the end users device.

  • Using too many font faces can create a confusing visual layout.

  • For print materials:

    • Serif fonts such as Times and Times New Roman are generally regarded as the most readable font family for printed text.

  • For web-based content:

    • There is conflicting information about which font is the best to use for web-based content.

    • Conventional wisdom is sans-serif fonts are more suited to electronic formats.

    • Fonts such as Verdana, Tahoma, Trebuchet MS, and Georgia, were developed specifically for use in electronic media, and are now quite commonly used.

  • For more detailed information on fonts, look at WebAIM's article on Fonts

These tips are based on WebAim's article "Text/Typographical Layout"external link.. WebAIM is a non-profit organization based at the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University.