Set type that is easy to read

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One or two families. A script line can be short. Instructions stay in a plain face.

Start body text at 16 pixels or larger so phones do not zoom in on fields.

A line is easier to read under about 80 characters. That is the enhanced WCAG note, not a ranking rule.

On the KHutton screen, the script is the feeling and the small capitals are the fact.

Bold is for a few words, not a whole paragraph.

One or two families. A script line can be short. Instructions stay in a plain face.

Start body text at 16 pixels or larger so phones do not zoom in on fields.

A line is easier to read under about 80 characters. That is the enhanced WCAG note, not a ranking rule.

On the KHutton screen, the script is the feeling and the small capitals are the fact.

Bold is for a few words, not a whole paragraph.

Try this. Set one paragraph at 16 pixels and see if a line runs past 80 characters.

• Body size is at least 16 pixels.
• Only one or two families.
• The script, if any, is a short line.

Quick check

Pick one answer. You get the explanation right away.

How many type families does a small site need?

One or twoYes. Repeat them.One per sectionNo. Look at the screen again and pick the choice that matches what you see.As many as you can downloadNo. Look at the screen again and pick the choice that matches what you see.

Body text should start around:

16 pixelsYes. Smaller fields make phones jump while people type.11 pixelsNo. Look at the screen again and pick the choice that matches what you see.8 pixelsNo. Look at the screen again and pick the choice that matches what you see.

A script font is for:

A short lineYes. Long script text is hard to read.Every paragraphNo. Look at the screen again and pick the choice that matches what you see.The form labelsNo. Look at the screen again and pick the choice that matches what you see.

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