GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Statistics About The Most Readable Font For Print
The most readable font for print is generally considered to be serif fonts such as Times New Roman or Georgia.
In this post, we explore various statistics and studies surrounding the readability and preferences of fonts for printed material. From the popularity of Arial and Times New Roman to the legibility of different typefaces such as Verdana and Baskerville, we uncover insights that can help you choose the most readable font for your next print project.
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"Arial is the third most popular typeface for printed material."
Statistic 2
"Times New Roman is used by 14.2 percent of all the websites which use custom fonts."
Statistic 3
"Studies show that readers generally prefer serifs for printed text."
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"The most legible fonts were Arial, Courier, and Verdana at 12-point size, 10-point size, and 10-point size, respectively."
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"In a study on fonts, participants were significantly more likely to agree with a statement written in Baskerville than other fonts."
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"Sans-serif fonts (like Arial) are considered best for PowerPoint presentations."
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"As per 2021 reports, Georgia, a serif font, accounts for 3.7% of all websites using custom fonts for clear reading."
Statistic 8
"A study conducted by the Software Usability Research Laboratory found that Arial is one of the most readable fonts when it comes to providing online material."
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"Verdana is a highly readable print font, having been designed for Microsoft in 1996 specifically for readability on screens and in print."
Statistic 10
"Around 10.61% of body copy is set in sans-serif, with Grotesque being the most popular choice."
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"Courier, popularly used for drafts and proofs, was designed for readability and fixity in printed format."
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"Calibri, a font developed by Microsoft for enhanced legibility both on screen and in print, replaced Time New Roman as the default font in Microsoft applications."
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"Over 2.5% of professional typographers prefer Futura, suggesting the typeface's readability in print formats."
Statistic 14
"The New York Times newspaper uses Georgia as one of its main fonts because of its excellent on-screen and in-print readability."
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"Bembo, which has been used for some of the most beautiful printed books, is known for its readability in print."
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"Approximately 57 percent of consumers prefer to read printed text over digital and name fonts as a deciding factor in their preference."
Jannik Lindner
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