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Sans-Serif Font

Also known as: sans serif, grotesque font

A typeface that lacks the small projecting lines (serifs) at the ends of letter strokes. Sans-serif fonts like Arial, Helvetica, and Verdana are generally recommended for screen readability and are often preferred for users with dyslexia. Research shows sans-serif fonts lead to shorter fixation durations and improved reading performance compared to serif fonts, making them a safer default choice for accessible web content.

Category: typography · readability · cognitive accessibility

Related: Serif Font · Typography · Readability · Dyslexia

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