Try 3 Tests to Pick the Perfect Font for You
See how Fonts Change the Way you Read and Write
In a fun and interactive article, The Washington Post dives into the fascinating world of fonts and their impact on our reading experience. “What’s your type? Try these tests to pick the perfect font for you,” lets their readers experience firsthand how different fonts change the way they read and write.
The Washington Post reporters Emma Kumer, Geoffrey A. Fowler and Leslie Shapiro cite the work of the growing readability research community. They note that “picking the right font can increase your reading speed on a screen by 35 percent, according to a large recent study. Adjusting the font can significantly affect how we perceive and process information.” Your best reading format can improve your reading speed and comprehension.
How do you Find the Fonts that Work for You?
The Washington Post recommends that its readers use the Readability Matters’ Readability Sandbox. They point out that users can try on many different aspects of fonts to find what works best for them. Our user-friendly Sandbox is a playground, allowing you to discover which fonts and Readability Features resonate with you.
The Washington Post allows you to transform its entire article by changing the font. Further, the article offers three interactive exercises to help you discern which fonts work best to help you scan, read, and comprehend text.
Readability Features Can Further Improve Your Reading
Fonts are Only The Beginning. Research conducted across the readability community demonstrates that small changes to text formats – including character and line spacing, character width, size, and more – can have a dramatic impact on your reading speed, accuracy, and comprehension.
What Can You Do Today?
Read The Washington Post article, What’s Your Type? (June 26, 2023)
Play with Features in the Readability Sandbox: Experiment with readability features that may improve your reading experience. Change base font, text size, character and line spacing, character width, and more. Play here.
Discover Apps with Readability Features: Review the readability features you can start using today in some of your favorite reading apps from Amazon, Microsoft, Adobe, and more. Learn more.
Visit the Virtual Readability Lab: Participate in 5-minute reading tests to find your fastest font. Soon users will be able to use the lab to assess the impact of other readability features. Visit the Lab.
