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Using Web Templates for Web Design: Tips and Best Practices-- Font Size

Use at least a 10-point font to achieve the best possible reading performance.

Research has shown that fonts smaller than 10-point elicited slower performance from users. For people over 65, it may be better to use at least 12 or 14 point. A rule of thumb is for a size 3 character on the users screen to equal a printed 12 point character of the same font.