Are You Choosing the Right Font for Readability?
Legibility and Readability are synonymous terms, but there is a bit of a difference. Legibility, can be defined as plainly discernible; apparent. It also means possible or easy to read, but more from a perception point of view. Readability, on the other hand, is defined as easy to read from a physical point of view.
So, what does that mean, exactly? Readability is all about making long blocks of text easy on the eyes. This can come in the form of font choice, line spacing (or leading), judicial use of white space, and line length. While readability is important in all forms of graphic design, it’s especially important to direct response packages and websites, where there is an abundance of copy and calls to action. Continue reading