US State Department to Switch from Calibri to Times New Roman Font for Official Documents
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Summary
The US State Department will switch from Calibri to Times New Roman font for official documents starting December 10, following an order from Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The change aims to align with government standards for dignity, consistency, and formality in official correspondence. Times New Roman is a serif font traditionally used by courts and government agencies, while Calibri is a sans serif font considered easier for screen reading, especially for those with vision impairments.
Key quotes
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Times New Roman is a serif font, which means it has small lines that stem from the ends of the letters
Courts, legislatures, and other agencies typically use the more formal-appearing font
Calibri is a sans serif font, without those lines, and is considered easier to read on screens, especially for those with vision or reading impairments
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