Comparing the effects of text size and format on the readibility of computer-displayed Times New Roman and Arial text

Authors:
Michael L. Bernard;Barbara S. Chaparro;Melissa M. Mills;Charles G. Halcomb
Affiliations:
Department of Psychology, Wichita State University, 10700 Academy Road NE #1223, Albuquerque, NM;Department of Psychology, Wichita State University, 10700 Academy Road NE #1223, Albuquerque, NM;Department of Psychology, Wichita State University, 10700 Academy Road NE #1223, Albuquerque, NM;Department of Psychology, Wichita State University, 10700 Academy Road NE #1223, Albuquerque, NM
Venue:
International Journal of Human-Computer Studies
Year:
2003

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Abstract

Times New Roman and Arial typefaces in 10- and 12-point, dot-matrix and anti-aliased format conditions were compared for readability (accuracy, reading speed, and accuracy/ reading speed), as well as perceptions of typeface legibility, sharpness, ease of reading, and general preference. In assessing readability, the 10-point anti-aliased Arial typeface was read slower than the other type conditions. Examining perceptions of typeface legibility, sharpness, and ease of reading detected significant effects for typeface, size, and format. Overall, the 12- point dot-matrix Arial typeface was preferred to the other typefaces. Recommendations for appropriate typeface combinations for computer-displayed text are discussed.