Font Legibility Checker
Analyze a font for potential legibility issues by previewing commonly confused characters like 'I', 'l', and '1'.
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About This Tool
Not all fonts are created equal when it comes to legibility, especially on screens. This tool helps you spot potential readability issues by displaying a font with sets of characters that are often easily confused (like Il1| or O0). It's a quick way to check if a font is suitable for long-form reading or user interface elements where clarity is paramount.
How to Use
- Select a font from the dropdown list.
- The preview area will display several test strings containing ambiguous characters.
- Examine the strings to determine if the characters are clearly distinguishable from one another in the chosen font.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What should I look for?
Look for clear distinctions. For example, the number '1' should not look identical to a lowercase 'l' or an uppercase 'I'. The number '0' should be distinct from the uppercase 'O'. Fonts designed for programming often excel at this.
Is this a definitive accessibility test?
No, it's a qualitative visual check. True accessibility involves many factors, but ensuring characters are not easily confused is a very important part of creating a legible and accessible reading experience.