Choose the right font, font size and colours for your readers.
According to substantiated scientific estimates, European citizens with dyslexia and specific learning disorders (SLDs) encompasses between 5 and 12 percent of the population, navigating through life in a largely non-“dys” friendly world. To make the lives of people with learning disorders easier, consider adapting your text and e-book content format to their needs. Find how to do it below.
- Use a sans serif font like Arial, Open Sans, Century Gothic, OpenDys or Luciole
- Keep your font size between 12 and 14 points
- Use a line spacing of 1,5
- Do not justify your text. Instead, align it to the left
- Do not use italics, underlining and capitals. Instead, put your text in bold to highlight it
- Break down your text into small paragraphs and short sentences to make it easier to understand
- Use titles and subtitles to give your content a clear structure
- Present the essential items with bullet points
- Remember the importance of the white space to let your content “breathe”
- Use page numbers
- Use an off-white or pastel colour background whenever possible, and make sure the contrast of your e-book is good enough for the content to be readable.
- Use simple language and write facts. Avoid language decorations and be consistent in the use of language and writing style