For use in schools we go for 14pt text. Another "point" to bear in mind is
legibility for sight impaired users. Use a sans serif font - I prefer Arial
myself but there are others just as good.
So on this one I'm with your designers as it will make your guide much
easier to read - even if it's aimed at teachers.
Julie Douglass
www.artefacts.uk.com
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Sent: 30 July 2007 08:58
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Subject: Point size for education literature
Dear all,
A team of designers are currently working on our new teachers guide for
07/08, but I have some issues regarding the point size of the text and
wondered if anyone would share their advice.
I have been asked to insist on 12pt for the majority of the text (for
accessibility and legibility), but this will drastically alter the design
and look of the leaflet and probably cost a lot more than we were
originally quoted.
What guidelines does everyone else follow for their literature? How do you
balance the need for accessibility with good design?
Thank you in advance!
Jayne Ambrose
Education Officer
National Coal Mining Museum for England
(If others are interested in this issue I will compile any responses and
post at a later date).
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