Plain, sans-serif, evenly-spaced fonts such as Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, Geneva, Verdana, Century-Gothic, and Trebuchet are all easier for a dyslexic person to read than other fonts. While some dyslexic people find larger fonts easier to read, most prefer 12 – 14 point font.  Avoid use of serif-fonts (such as Times New Roman), as serifs blur the shapes of letters. Don’t use italics to emphasize information, as this can result in all words appearing lighter and harder to read. Instead, make emphasis clear through bolding your font. If you’re a blogger, a teacher, or an employer, you can make a few simple changes to avoid causing visual distortion, such as word blurring or paling (i.e.”the wash-out effect.”) These changes are likely to benefit your standard readers as well as those with dyslexia. For example, long blocks of unbroken text aren’t easy for most people to read, but they’re virtually impossible for dyslexic readers. Use short paragraphs instead, limiting each paragraph to one idea.  You can also divide up long stretches of text with headlines, or section titles that summarize the topic of each section. Avoid a plain white background, as it can make font harder to focus on. Dark-colored text on light-colored background is easier to read. Avoid green, red or pink font as these are likely to be harder to read for most dyslexics. Make sure your paper is thick enough so that you cannot see the other printed side through the page. Use matte paper rather than glossy, which can reflect the light and contribute to visual stress.  Avoid digital print processing which can result in a shinier finish. Experiment with different colored paper to find the shade that the dyslexic person is most able to read successfully. Avoid lengthy detailed explanations. Use short sentences written in a direct style, and be concise. Try not to use acronyms or overly technical language.  Where possible, include visual diagrams, pictures and flowcharts. Use lists of bullet points, or numbered lists, rather than dense paragraphs.
استعمل خط كتابي مناسب. تجنب التسبب في التشويش البصري لمصابي عسر القراءة. اختر خامة الورق المناسبة للقراءة. وفر الإرشادات الواضحة.