Fonts and Formatting FTW*

Let your message take center stage for all your audiences

Good formatting isn't just about accessibility. It's about reducing cognitive load.

• Stick to a sans serif font, like Arial, Helvetica, or Barlow Semi Condensed (a Stony Brook brand font), throughout your content.
• Use two font families at the most. Too many styles (bold, italics, underlines, and different typefaces) create "visual noise."
• Keep your text left-aligned.
• Avoid using all caps. They make you sound like you're YELLING. And they can be hard to read.
• Organize your content: Use lists and try to keep your paragraphs short. White space wants to be your friend.
  

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* FTW = For The Win. All the kids are saying it these days. 🤣