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2025-08-08 04:34:58
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Yasmine
Yasmine
I think the choice of font and size is one of the most important things to make books more readable for people with dyslexia. Using a sans-serif font such as Arial, Comic Sans or OpenDyslexic in sizes 12-14pt is recommended. The extra space between lines (1.5 spacing or double spacing) also helps to avoid too much clutter on the page and make it easier to read.

OpenDyslexic fonts weight the bottom of letters, which can help keep them on the page and stop them from ‘swimming’. Publisher Barrington Stoke produces a range of books in dyslexic-friendly formats, printed on cream-colored paper that reduces glare. On e-readers, you can change the font size and even the background color to suit. In my experience, it’s worth trying out a few different options to see what works best for individual readers, as there’s no one-size-fits-all solution.
2025-08-09
Miles
Miles
For people with dyslexia, reading can be severely affected by font size and style. Using 14-point sans-serifs like ‘Arial’ or ‘Calibri’ will provide a clear reading experience. Avoid using fonts that are too small and ensure there is adequate space between lines and paragraphs. Many dyslexic readers now use e-readers that offer options for reading and can be altered to suit individual needs. Some people find reading in reverse background i.e. light text on a dark background works better for them. Experimenting with different options is key and generally it’s best to keep things simple and clear and avoid using too many different fonts and keeping text too compact.
2025-08-12
Elise
Elise
My younger sibling has recently been diagnosed with dyslexia and my family and I have been searching for a range of books that will work for him. Whilst searching for books I discovered that using 12-14 point fonts is optimal, but more importantly the typeface chosen is also crucial. Many people negatively associate ‘Comic Sans’ with poor design, however the irregularity of the characters actually makes it easier for people with dyslexia to tell similar characters apart. I have found ‘Tahoma’ and ‘Trebuchet MS’ to also be very effective typefaces. It is becoming more common for publishers to produce dyslexic friendly editions of their books. These can be in print or e-book format, and can be customized to meet individual needs. Justified text should be avoided at all costs, and ragged right text is much easier to read. It’s astonishing how such minor changes to formatting can make such a massive difference to readers with dyslexia.
2025-08-13
Nora
Nora
As an avid reader, I’m somewhat of a latecomer to realizing the extent to which the choice of font affects dyslexic readers. From my own reading, and from others, I’ve found that using ‘Verdana’ or ‘Helvetica’ in 14pt is a good place to start. The text should be printed on off-white or pastel pages rather than pure white, as white can be very harsh for dyslexic readers. I know of ‘Lexie Readable’ a font designed specifically for this purpose. Sometimes bold text is easier to read than normal, but italics are very often badly read as they make a ‘jumbled up’ mess of letters. Barrington Stoke books have this all sorted out.
2025-08-14

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