Arial
- proper noun
- The figure below was obtained in Word using the Arial font.
- typefaces such as Arial
- Arial and Times
- Arial and Times Roman
Examples
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To increase readability, you should consider using a proper font like Arial.
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Open a word processor, type "AUGUST 1961" in Arial.
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AUGUST 1961? is set in Arial.
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Why does the Arial font do this?
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Diacritics are treated differently in the Arial font whether the base character is a Latin or a Greek character.
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DO NOT use fancy fonts anywhere in the document; use a general font such as Arial, Times New Roman, or other "normal" font.
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Sans serif fonts include Helvetica, Arial, and Avant Garde.
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Many designers prefer using Arial for its clean and modern appearance in presentations.
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When she typed her report, she chose Arial because it's easy to read on screens.
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The invitation was printed in Arial, ensuring everyone could easily read the details.
Compounds
- Specialized
A large image that shows a wide area by joining many photos taken from the air
How Readable
Surface Forms
Etymology
A helpful way to remember the font Arial is to think of air, 'light' and 'clear', because Arial is a simple sans-serif typeface made for easy reading on screens and paper.