The effectiveness of large print depends on a strong and definite contrast of the letters and characters against the paper or background. It is best to use bold, sans serif fonts which do not have decorative features. This is 12-point Helvetica bold in upper and lower case. This is 14-point Helvetica bold in upper and lower case. This is 18-point Helvetica bold in upper and lower case.
Large print is easier to read in upper and lower case letters than in all upper case.
Assistive technology enables an individual with a disability to be more independent. Tips for producing large print materials Use one-inch margins and leave the right margins jagged. Justifying the right margin will create uneven white spaces between words and characters. Large print magnifies the spaces, making it more difficult to read. Avoid the use of hyphens at the right margin.