When creating a document on a computer there are many choices to make about how to format it. One of the formatting choices is which font or fonts to use in a document. There are many font sizes and styles available. While the multitude of font choices can make creating a document more fun, it can also cause problems. These problems are using too many fonts in a document, using font that does not match the tone of a document’s contents, using too many decorative fonts, and using fonts that have been overused.
If too many fonts are used in a document it is hard to read. For example, it would be difficult to read a document that had every sentence in a different font. Using too many fonts can also distract from the content of a document. A reader could end up paying more attention to the fonts than to the content. Using more than one font in a document is acceptable under some circumstances. For example, in a document separated into sections or chapters it would be acceptable to use a larger and bolder font for section headings and chapter headings.
Font should match the tone of a document’s contents. Important information should be in a font with a type and a size that is easy to read. Times New Roman, Arial, Courier, and Verdana are examples of fonts that are easy to read. Most script and handwritten fonts are difficult to read.
Decorative fonts should be used minimally, if at all. Too many decorative fonts in a document make it harder to read and can distract from the content. Some decorative fonts, such as Algerian, are difficult to read.
Documents with fonts that seem to have been overused could be unpleasant to readers’ eyes. Some of the fonts that are considered overused are Comic Sans MS, Papyrus, Bank Gothic, and Trajan. However, some fonts that are rarely used are difficult to read. These fonts are rarely used for this reason. It is best to use fonts that are not overused and are easy to read.
Creating a document using different fonts can be fun. Using the different fonts can make creating a dull document more exciting, but it is important not to get carried away.
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