Here are some professional suggestions how to format your German text for best readability:

• Use no more than three different types of text fonts. You may, of course, use different formating (normal, bold, italic) of each font type.

• If different text fonts are required, then mix fonts with serif (e.g. Times Roman) only with fonts sans serif (e.g. Arial).

• Use a point size of 10 pts or more, e.g. for letters, as this enhances readability.

• Write in a clear and direct rather than playful manner.

• Colored text can be fun, but use it only sparingly and where necessary to enhance the textual content. Otherwise it can easily distract and decrease readability (e.g. too much light-colored text on a dark background)

• Use icons and grafics sparingly. They should not distract from the essence of your text.

• It is better to add one additional page, rather than using a small font size or too much text.

• Remember to keep paragraphs short to increase the overall readability and layout.

• In general try to keep sentences short and clear.

• As a rule use foreign words and expressions only when necessary and explain them for any reader who is not an expert in your field.

• Write out numbers from one to twelve. Starting with 13 you use numerals.