How to Make Restaurant Menus Dyslexia-Friendly: Font & Spacing Rules
About 10% of the global population has dyslexia, which means roughly 1 in 10 diners at your restaurant may struggle to read your menu. Making your menu dyslexia-friendly isn't just considerate—it directly impacts ordering speed and customer satisfaction.
Font & Spacing Rules That Work
Use sans-serif fonts like Arial, Verdana, or Comic Sans at minimum 12-14pt size. Avoid italics entirely—they're harder to process. Set line spacing to at least 1.5 and increase letter spacing slightly (1-2pt). Break text into short chunks with clear headings for each section. Use off-white or cream backgrounds instead of stark white, which reduces visual stress.
Quick Wins for Inclusive Menu Design
- •Left-align all text—never justify or center body text
- •Use high contrast between text and background (dark text on light backgrounds)
- •Keep descriptions under 15 words per dish
- •Add white space generously between menu items
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