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Arial

Arial

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A plain font that is easy to read on screens and paper
  • proper noun
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  • The figure below was obtained in Word using the Arial font.
  • typefaces such as Arial
  • Arial and Times
  • Arial and Times Roman

Examples

  • 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.

  • When she typed her report, she chose Arial because it's easy to read on screens.

  • The invitation was printed in Arial, ensuring everyone could easily read the details.

Compounds

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A large image that shows a wide area by joining many photos taken from the air

How Readable

Arial
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sans serif
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typeface
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script
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Surface Forms

Arial main

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.