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What size font should a flyer be?
The text on your digital flyer needs to be readable. Use large font sizes so your message can be read without the need to stand directly in front of the screen. Try at least 60-80 pt for headlines and at least 36 pt for the other text.
What is the ideal font size for headings in print?
Font sizes Long passages of text should be printed in a 10-14 point font size. Much smaller will make the reader have to squint, but much bigger can crowd the white space on the page. For headlines, there is much more flexibility, so try font sizes ranging from 18 to 28 points.
What is the best font to use for flyers?
Fonts which provide maximum readability in print flyers include commonly used types such as Century Gothic, Verdana, and Helvetica. These sans serif fonts are simple and clean.
How small a font is readable?
A minimum text size of 2.5mm (x-height 1.2mm) or 7 point is the smallest size that most people (and regulators) are likely to consider readable.
How many fonts do you need for a flyer?
Your flyers do not need to feature a lot of different fonts; most designers use one or two fonts (or a single font in multiple weights), and three fonts is usually more than enough. If you want to differentiate headings, use other graphic elements such as color, size and separators.
How big of a font do I need for a headline?
For headlines, there is much more flexibility, so try font sizes ranging from 18 to 28 points. Sub-headings should be between your copy font size and your title font size. Try 14-18 point fonts and do not be afraid to italicize or bold sub-headings to visually separate them from copy and headlines.
How big of a font do I need for a long article?
Long passages of text should be printed in a 10-14 point font size. Much smaller will make the reader have to squint, but much bigger can crowd the white space on the page. For headlines, there is much more flexibility, so try font sizes ranging from 18 to 28 points. Sub-headings should be between your copy font size and your title font size.
Which is the best font size for print?
For any print, regardless of format, the optimal legbility is around font size 11pt, with ~15pt leading and ~60 characters per line (including spaces). These are of course dependent upon your target audience and other factors (like Ryan mentions). An example would be a publication aimed at seniors: they will prefer a slightly bigger font.