There's been some research done that indicates sans serif fonts are better for accessibility – they're more legible on digital screens, and dyslexics especially have an easier time reading them (because they have less "distracting" decorative elements).
I concur! I am dyslexic, and I indeed find sans serif to be easier to read.
That said, one must be caution about which sans serif is used. If you choose one which has little difference between capital i, lowercase L, and number 1, it can be harder to read!
Personally, I like the Source Sans Pro and Cabin fonts, which are both free. They're clean, and each letter is clearly distinguishable. If you switch to sans serif, PLEASE consider using one of these in a webkit!
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There's been some research done that indicates sans serif fonts are better for accessibility – they're more legible on digital screens, and dyslexics especially have an easier time reading them (because they have less "distracting" decorative elements).
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I'd say it would be a positive change! :)
Very valuable comment. Good input.
Aesthetically, I've always been a fan of sans serif over serif, but by all means, err toward accessibility.
I concur! I am dyslexic, and I indeed find sans serif to be easier to read.
That said, one must be caution about which sans serif is used. If you choose one which has little difference between capital i, lowercase L, and number 1, it can be harder to read!
Personally, I like the Source Sans Pro and Cabin fonts, which are both free. They're clean, and each letter is clearly distinguishable. If you switch to sans serif, PLEASE consider using one of these in a webkit!
I’ve read this too. My personal blog that sources my entries on this site uses sans-serif for the post body on screens, so no objections here.