Winning Tips Series: Change your font

[sachu ramalingam]

Change Your Font:

Have you ever tried to read something and you could almost do it?  I am sure that has happened to many of us, especially those suffering with low vision.  The default font on most computer programs, email systems, etc. is Times New Roman.  You can change this default setting to what is considered to be the clearest font for low vision, that font is ARIAL.  You can make this your default setting on your Word documents, email and other settings making it easier to read your computer screen and the documents you print.  This simple change, if we could get the world to do it on menus, newsletters, and other material we need to read, could be a huge help to all those with visual impairment.  While you may still need to use your magnifier to read material, the better spacing and simpler style letters of ARIAL could make a big difference.  Try it!

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Sachu Ramalingam