[PDF] minimum font size for accessibility

What is the recommended font size for accessibility?

Regarding the minimum font size for accessibility, there is no hard and fast rule. However, it’s recommended that you start at 1 rem, which is the equivalent of 16px.

What font types are best for accessibility?

There are some fonts that have been designed specifically for accessibility, such as Tiresias and OpenDyslexic, but common options such as Arial, Helvetica, Open Sans, and Verdana are also solid choices. Even when using a typeface that is considered accessible, it’s possible to use it in ways that can create barriers for users.

How can I make text more accessible?

A current accessibility recommendation is to use relative font sizes such as percentages or units of em instead of absolute sizes such as pixels or points. This allows text to be more easily resized appropriately across multiple devices and platforms.

What font size is recommended for ADA compliant websites?

True, there’s no official ADA-enforced minimum size font for website use. However, it’s usually recommended that you use at least 16px font for the body text. While that’s a good start for the body portion (like the one you are reading here), the headers should feature larger text while some text can be smaller (between 12px and 14px).