Section 9 - Text

The text of a presentation is the most important element and is often the most overlooked. Be sure the font size is readable from a distance. The minimum suggested font size is 24 point. If shadow effects are used, make sure that the projected text can be easily read. Use fonts without “serifs” or tails on them for title text such as Arial, Helvetica, Verdana, or Comic Sans. “Serif” fonts such as Times New Roman or Book Antiqua (fonts with tails) look better in the body of the text. Minimize the use of different fonts. Use no more than three fonts in a presentation.