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Home » Glossary » Font used on government documents


FONT USED ON GOVERNMENT & LEGAL DOCUMENT: GUIDE & RECOMMENDATIONS


WHY ARE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT FONTS IMPORTANT?



Anyone who has worked with legal documents in the past knows that many
specifications regarding layout and wording must be adhered to. This can ensure
that documents retain their validity and that subsequent corrections can be
avoided.

One of the specifications deals with the question of which font is used on a
government document. Many clerks use the classic Times New Roman, which has been
the standard for documents of all kinds for many years. The good news is that
there are no legal requirements for the choice of fonts for official documents.
However, some best practices should be followed to give a professional
impression to the outside world. 

An official letter's font must essentially satisfy one simple requirement: It
must be easy to read. It's not a good idea to use a font that looks nice but is
difficult to read. However, there is no need to be concerned. Since there are
several fonts to choose from. In the following paragraphs, we will show you some
aspects to consider when making your choice.


WHAT IS THE FONT USED IN OFFICIAL & LEGAL DOCUMENTS?



Arial and Times New Roman are two fonts that are truly universal for nearly
every business document. Both are legible and simple. However, there are
differing viewpoints on these two fonts.

Some people admire the classics and can testify to their seriousness and
professionalism. Others, on the other hand, have grown tired of these fonts and
considered them monotonous and outdated. Furthermore, the sender is often
accused of not giving much attention to the recipient's appearance. If you dont
want to use the two mentioned fonts, you might take a look at these:

 * Helvetica
 * Georgia
 * Garamond
 * Calibri
   
   

For official letters, a font size of 11 or 12 point is used as a rule of thumb.
However, in the end, it is always dependent on the font chosen. And, even though
the size is set to the same, the size will vary greatly depending on the font.
Since certain ones are actually larger than others, this is the case.

Another aspect to consider is the choice between serif and sans serif. Serif is
best for written texts, while sans serif is better for text that will be viewed
and read on a computer screen because they are more readable.




WHAT FONTS SHOULD NEVER BE USED FOR GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS?





A business text, as previously said, must be well-structured and easy to read.
It should also give off a serious and professional vibe. This means that any
fonts that are too whimsical, ornate, or difficult to read for other purposes
would be rejected.


Cursive fonts and ones that tend to be too casual are also not acceptable. As a
result, the sender should avoid the following fonts in an official letter:


 * Bradley Hand ITC
 * Courier New
 * Impact
 * Comic Sans MS
   


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