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20 Best Fonts for Presentations In 2024 [PowerPoint or Not]

Written by: Chloe West

Choosing the best font for your presentation can mean the difference between an engaged audience and one that’s confused or distracted. A presentation font needs to be legible, agreeable, and not interfere with the content itself.

But choosing a font isn’t always straightforward.

To save you time and effort, we’ve selected 25 of the best fonts for presentations. This list will help you find the best font for your next presentation, whether you’re using PowerPoint, Google Slides, Keynote or any other tool to create it.

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Choose the font that you like from the list below and see when (and if) you should use it. And the best part? Each of these, and 500 more fonts are available for free in Visme's presentation maker .

Here's a short selection of 8 easy-to-edit Presentation templates you can edit, share and download with Visme. View more below:

26 Best Fonts for Presentations 

• Archivo Black
• Libre-Baskerville
• Abril Fatface
• League Spartan
• Playfair Display
• DM Serif Display
• Dela Gothic One

Presentation Font #1: Lato

We’ve all seen a million and two presentations using standard fonts like Arial and Times New Roman. Lato often serves as a default font choice in many cases. This sans-serif typeface offers a more contemporary appearance.

Plus, the variety of weights that Lato is available in – from thin to light to bold and more – helps to ramp up this font’s overall appeal.

This font can be used in a variety of different ways, as we’ll see in the presentation templates below.

In this presentation below, we see Lato used as the header font in each slide. It’s paired with a thicker serif font to create a nice balance between the two types of fonts.

Here’s another presentation example using Lato as the main header. Both of these examples are using Lato Light to create a more sleek and modern look in their slide decks.

However, as we see in the above presentation, Lato’s normal and bold weights work perfectly for offsetting the light in various headings and designs.

Lato is a modern and readable font, making it perfect for nearly any type of presentation. However, it works perfectly for conveying your professionalism in a pitch deck as well, like we’ve shown you in these examples.

Presentation Font #2: Roboto

Another great font to use in your presentations is Roboto. Roboto is yet another basic sans serif font that works across a variety of industries and types of presentations .

Roboto is a suitable font to use for your body text, like we see below in this presentation.

All of the main body paragraphs are easy to read in Roboto, as well as professional and well designed.

We see Roboto used again below in this presentation sharing workout apps.

Here, it’s also used as the main font for body copy within the presentation. This just goes to show that this font can be used for nearly any type of presentation as well as any industry.

Roboto also pairs well with many other fonts, whether a serif like Garamond, a sans serif like Gill Sans or a script like Pacifico.

Presentation Font #3: Bentham

Bentham is a stunning serif font that works perfectly as a header font in your business presentations . It’s easy to read and gives your presentation a more traditional look and feel.

We use the Bentham font in our simple presentation theme, as you can see below.

This font can be used as uppercase, title case or even lowercase, whatever fits in best with the rest of your design. In the simple presentation theme, we have over 300 different slide styles to help you put together a unique and beautiful presentation.

Bentham is a free font that you can easily access inside Visme when creating your presentation design. Add letter spacing to create a different effect on your slides.

Pair Bentham with a sans serif font for your body copy like Open Sans (that we’ll cover shortly) or Futura .

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Presentation Font #4: Fira Sans

Fira Sans is a stunning font that is incredibly versatile. In fact, you can utilize Fira Sans as both your header and body font, with another font in the mix to act only as an accent font.

See what we mean in this PowerPoint template below.

While Fira Sans is used in both normal and bold weights for the majority of the slide content, we see a nice serif thrown in as well to offset the single presentation font.

We can see Fira Sans used in multiple ways in this informational presentation template below as well.

This gorgeous sans serif font can be used in bold, italic, underline and more, giving you a wide variety of uses for this one font selection. Give it a try in your next presentation.

Presentation Font #5: Archivo Black

Archivo Black is a bold and strong font that looks powerful in all caps, like in the presentation example below. This font works perfectly on titles in both large and smaller sizes because it has a heavy presence.

In this presentation, Archivo Black is paired with Work Sans, a perfectly agreeable sans serif font that is easy to read in body text and captions.

When deciding what fonts to pair together, take a look at the Font Pairs collection in the left-hand toolbar of the Visme editor. In there, you’ll find hundreds of great pairings to use in your presentations.

Presentation Font #6: Montserrat

Montserrat is a big favorite of ours here at Visme given that a large majority of our own headings across our website are done in this font.

However, it’s one of the top font choices you can use as well for the headings on your PowerPoint slides.

Check out how we’ve used Montserrat as a header in this marketing plan presentation template.

It’s bold and helps your slide titles and headers to stand out to your audience, letting them know exactly what to expect each time you move to a new slide.

Here’s another example where we’ve used Montserrat, but this time we’ve used a thinner version in the header.

This versatile font almost looks like a completely different typeface when you switch up its weight, giving you even more flexibility for using it across your various presentations.

As you can see, Montserrat can be the font to choose when creating a marketing or business plan presentation as it’s both professional and visually appealing.

Montserrat also pairs well with a variety of different fonts. Try a thin sans serif for a nice contrast in your next PowerPoint.

Presentation Font #7:  Open Sans

Open Sans is a commonly used font for body paragraphs in your presentation slides due to its legibility. Because it’s a basic sans serif font, it’s the perfect way to visualize the larger pieces of text you might need to include on a slide.

Here’s a presentation template that showcases Open Sans as the main font for the body copy.

However, Open Sans shouldn’t be discounted as only a paragraph typeface. In fact, you can also use it in professional presentations to help your headings stand out clearly, increasing readability.

Take a look at this stock pitch presentation that uses Open Sans as the large font for the title and headings on each page. We used Open Sans in two different weights, creating a font pair that looks balanced and unique.

If you’re looking for the right font to ensure your presentation is easy to read and digest, Open Sans is a great choice.

Presentation Font #8: Dosis

Dosis is another go-to presentation font for any industry. It’s a fun sans serif font with rounded edges and tall, thin letters, giving it a more futuristic look.

Here’s an example of how an industry focused presentation can use Dosis in – a slide deck for a restaurant’s marketing plan.

In this example, Dosis is used in all caps on the title slide and in the headings on each slide. This template has added a unique design that incorporates a two-color composition that makes the font contrast with the background.

Below, we have another impressive presentation template using Dosis in a similar fashion. It’s paired here with sans serif font Source Sans Pro, providing a modern combination fit for a tech startup pitch deck.

Similarly, we see that Dosis works well in all caps and can be used in a variety of designs in order to make the text stand out that much more.

Presentation Font #9: Libre-Baskerville

Another quality PowerPoint font to consider using in your presentations is Libre-Baskerville. This is a Google font that you can use for free inside many presentation software , Visme included!

Libre-Baskerville is a serif font style that can be paired with a variety of other fonts and color schemes, creating a more traditional look and feel for your presentation.

We use Libre-Baskerville in all caps as headings in our Modern presentation theme. This theme has over 800 different slide designs so you can pick and choose the ones that work best for your presentation needs.

However, this font can also be used in body paragraphs just as easily, as it’s clear and legible and easy to read.

In the presentation template below, we’ve paired Libre-Baskerville with Josefin Sans in the header, creating a classic look and feel for any presentation deck .

Libre Baskerville is a timeless font choice that never goes out of style and adds a sleek touch to any presentation you need to create.

Presentation Font #10: Muli

Muli is a versatile font that looks professional in both headings and body copy. As a sans-serif font, it’s bottom-heavy, so it sits well on the line, giving a sense of control. Its roundness makes it friendly and easy to read.

This presentation uses Muli for the titles in a medium size and a lower size for small headings. The pairing of Muli with Lato works well with the colors and shapes in the rest of the design.

Presentation Font #11: Abril Fatface

If you’re looking for a bolder font that grabs attention, a slab serif like Abril Fatface might be just the font you’re looking for. This could pair nicely with a standard font like Helvetica or Verdana or a thinner serif like Georgia or Palatino.

Check out how we’ve incorporated this bold font into the headings of the below annual report presentation design.

Abril Fatface is a great font for creating eye-catching headlines on your slides, but should only be used with short headings or pieces of text. A bold font like this can be hard to read in paragraphs or longer sentences.

Look at how good this Abril Fatface looks on the 3rd slide of this presentation.

The presentation below also uses Abril Fatface for the headings on each slide. The font has so much personality that it looks beautiful on its own and placed over bold colors.

If you’re looking for a slab serif font alternative, use fonts like Rockwell or a bolded Trocchi in your next Visme or PowerPoint presentation .

You could even look into custom fonts from sites like DaFont and import them into your Visme brand kit .

Presentation Font #12:  KoHo

The next font on our list is KoHo, a unique sans serif font that can be used in more playful presentations. 

Whether you’re creating a presentation for school , a video presentation to play in your office or something else entirely, KoHo can be one of the best fonts to utilize.

We incorporated KoHo into our Creative presentation theme in the various headings of each slide.

This is another one of our massive presentation themes, offering hundreds of slide designs for you to choose from. However, as the name suggests, this one has a more creative and playful feel to it.

If you need to create a pitch deck for investors or a sales presentation for new clients, KoHo and the Creative theme might not be for you. 

However, if you’re embedding a slideshow onto your blog or sharing an informational presentation on SlideShare, KoHo could be a better suited choice to engage your audience.

Presentation Font #13: Helvetica 

Helvetica is a classic sans serif font that has a very loyal fanbase, and for good reason.

As seen most clearly in capitalized texts, the upper half of the texts are quite large when compared to other san serifs fonts. 

This allows the Helvetica fonts to have near-symmetrical proportionality when measuring the upper and lower portions of a text. These proportions make the identification of letters easier at a distance, like in the template example above. 

This fact makes Helvetica a great font to use for headers and titles in live presentations where there may be people “sitting in the back row ” and viewing your presentation from a distance. 

To clearly communicate your main points, be sure to use Helvetica as a bold text on headings and titles.

Presentation Font #14: Cormorant

Cormorant is a sleek and modern serif font.

We like to think of Cormorant as a good alternative for Times New Roman but with a moderate and tasteful change.

With a dynamic range of varying thicknesses, Cormorant appears to have a calligraphic feel and look while still maintaining a sense of professionalism.

While artistic and expressive, Cormorant is still fully legible and usable in a professional environment, as you can see in this presentation template.

Our recommendation is that you choose a font color that is a complementary color to the background. This helps separate the thin portions of the font from the background.

Should the variations in thickness prove too much for your taste, consider dialing back that expression by using Cormorant in its bold format. By thickening up the thinner lines, the variations are less noticeable and may be more suitable for a given context. 

Cormorant is a modern serif font that works well in titles, headings, subtitles for subpoints or paragraphs.

Presentation Font #15: Prompt

Prompt is a geometric sans serif font designed for Latin and Thai languages. Its geometric quality gives it a solid and stable feel that will give your presentation a unique look.

In this modern presentation example, Prompt appears in all titles and subheadings. It’s paired with Montserrat, another san serif with personality. These fonts together do look a bit similar to each other but balance each other out in terms of weight and thickness.

Choose this font specifically if you’re creating a presentation in Thai and need the words to be legible and well-balanced.

Presentation Font #16: League Spartan

League Spartan is a simple sans serif font, that is bold, uniform and minimalistic by nature and is great for headings and titles.

Because it's hefty even with the bold setting turned off, you may want to take extra precautions when using League Spartan for paragraphs or letter bodies. 

League Spartan works great as a header for infographics or cartoon-style presentations, like in the template above. 

The purpose of an infographic is to take difficult or complex information and turn it into easy-to-remember points. The reason that League Spartan works so well with infographics is its simplicity. 

To help set the overall tone of an infographic, you can use a simplified san serif font like League Spartan. A font like this will simplify an important or complex data point and make it feel easy to understand. 

Presentation Font #17: Poppins

Poppins is a versatile and linear san serif font. 

Poppins is linear because of its strong vertical terminals, which are the end of a stroke that is not a serif. This gives the font a sense of weight and vertical authority, making it great for strong, stand-out titles and headers.

Not only is Poppins a wonderful choice for titles and headers, but it also works well for titles, text bodies and subtitles, as you can see in our presentation template below. 

The linear and versatile aspects of Poppins has made this font a favorite in the business and professional world. It feels casual, yet is still very professional.

Presentation Font #18: Playfair Display

What can we say about Playfair Display, other than it’s an incredibly chic and fashionable serif font. 

This font has a strong box feel as most of the characters stay between the baseline and X-height. This means that most of the letters do not dip far below the line, nor do they rise above most of the other letters.

This makes Playfair Display an excellent choice for strong titles and headers, as you can see in our presentation template below.

Many fonts that go after the “box look” fail at being legible from a distance. 

To avoid this problem and make the letters more pronounced, Playfair Display uses a variety of thicknesses in the stem of their letters when compared to the arms and other extensions. 

Playfair display is a classy and elegant font designed to be used as headers or titles. While it can still be used in paragraphs, you may want to limit its usage to shorter portions of your text.

Similarly sized and spaced words written in this style can be disorienting for some readers. So instead, consider using Playfair Display as a font for titles, quotes or various subtitles in your presentation.

Presentation Font #19: Raleway

Raleway is a modern sans serif font that was originally designed to be used as a lightweight font. But after its release and by popular demand, Raleway was given heavier and italicized versions for its fans to use. 

The bold and light versions of this font are extremely versatile and can be used anywhere from bold headers to lighter parts of the body in your presentations, as you can see in our presentation template below.

The italicized version of Raleway has slightly off-centered bowls and shoulders in certain letters. This means that the markings that are not the stem are purposefully written higher or lower than normal. 

This is a subtle artistic flair that does not influence readability. Some people find that swashes actually help increase legibility with these off-centered markings. 

Presentation Font #20: Otama

This type of font pairs well with a solid sans serif like Lato Light. In this presentation example, Otama and Lato Light in all caps work together to create a professional design that stands out and makes a statement.

Presentation Font #21: Lora

Lora is a unique serif font that was made in a contemporary style. 

Drawing its inspiration from calligraphy and traditional fonts, Lora is an excellent balance between an artistic and professional font. 

Lora has very pronounced arches leaping away from the stem of each letter. This gives the font family a more “bubbly” feel to it, while still maintaining a sense of clean professionalism.

To unleash Lora’s true artistic nature, you’ll want to turn on the italics. When italics mode is activated, each letter receives additional swashes, giving it a more hand-written feel.

If you add weight to its default thickness, Lora works well for both titles and headers and when set to its default settings, Lora truly shines as a font in paragraphs and bodies, as you can see in our presentation template below.

Presentation Font #22: Inter

You can use Inter in different weights throughout a presentation or pair it with a versatile font like Lato Light to give the composition a bit of visual variety. The presentation example below uses Inter in mixed-case and Lato Light in all-caps for headings and mixed-case for body text.

Presentation Font #23: Noto Sans

Noto Sans is a basic sans serif font that makes for a great presentation font. Clean and easy to read, it can be used in a variety of different ways from slide to slide.

Take a look at this presentation template below. The main font used throughout the headers and content is Noto Sans, creating a clean and cohesive presentation design.

The above presentation template also uses a script font for the author name on the first slide as well as another sans serif font (Poppins) for some body content.

Having a nice mixture between the two ensures the presentation isn't boring—but it's still clean and uncluttered. Poppins is another font on this list. Try mixing 2-3 different fonts from our recommended fonts to create a stunning presentation design.

Presentation Font #24: Heebo

Heebo is one of the more unique sans serif fonts on our list, but it works perfectly for presentation slide headers. As a thin, tall font, it works better in a larger size than it would for content.

Take a look at how we've used Heebo in this presentation template below. It remains in an all-caps format, typically for headers from slide to slide.

We've also creatively used the font by juxtaposing it atop purple squares, helping to create a design element out of text. Consider how you can do the same thing in your presentations.

Presentation Font #25: DM Serif Display

Our next top font is a beautifully bold serif font. DM Serif Display is a perfect header font for a more traditional presentation design. Serifs tend to seem more old-fashioned, so keep that in mind when creating your next presentation. Maybe a serif will best fit with your audience.

Take a look at this template below to see DM Serif Display in action.

In the above presentation, we've paired this bold serif font with a nice thin sans serif to pull the design together. Sometimes opposites attract and help you to create a beautiful presentation design that your audience will love.

Presentation Font #26: Dela Gothic One

Dela Gothic One is a thick and chunky font with a strong feel. It’s ideal for headings on posters, packaging and in titles on presentations. This font has a lot of power and is best paired with a simple sans serif font or even a classic serif like Garamond for body copy.

For a bolder outcome, use Dela Gothic One in all caps, like we did in the presentation example below. Each slide includes a strong title in Dela Gothic One in a color that contrasts with the background.

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When it comes to fonts for PowerPoint (or any other presentation platform), there are so many options to choose from that it can get overwhelming. But selecting fonts doesn't need to stress you out. Stick to the ones in this list and you’re sure to have a winner.

Whether you use Microsoft PowerPoint , Apple Keynote or Visme, each of these presentation fonts can really bring the best out of your presentation. 

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Chloe West is the content marketing manager at Visme. Her experience in digital marketing includes everything from social media, blogging, email marketing to graphic design, strategy creation and implementation, and more. During her spare time, she enjoys exploring her home city of Charleston with her son.

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14 Fonts That Make Your PowerPoint Presentations Stand Out

Presentation fonts, more generally known as typography , are one of the most neglected areas of presentation design .

That’s because when presentation fonts are used appropriately and correctly, they blend so well with the overall design that your audience doesn’t even notice it. Yet, when your font usage is lacking, this sticks out like a sore thumb. 

Over 30 million PowerPoint presentations are made daily. Therefore, when it comes to creating your own slide decks, you need to take every advantage you can get to make it stand out. Among other design choices, choosing the best fonts for presentations can provide a huge impact with minimal effort.

In fact, it’s one of the reasons why Steve Jobs was able to turn Apple into the brand it is today. His expertise in branding and design was fueled by the Calligraphy classes that he attended in his early years. This allowed him to find the best font family that accentuated his company’s brand and identity.

So no matter the subject of your PowerPoint presentation, the best font or font family will help you create a lasting impression and convey a powerful message. To help you shine through your next slideshow, here’s our cultivated list of the best fonts for presentations.

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Best Fonts for Presentations and PowerPoint

Before we proceed, you should know some basics of typography, especially the difference between Serif, Sans Serif, Script, and Decorative types of fonts. 

Serif Fonts

These are classic fonts recognizable by an additional foot (or tail) where each letter ends. Well-known Serif fonts include:

• Times New Roman
• Century 

Sans Serif Fonts

Differing from the Serif font style, Sans Serif fonts do not have a tail. The most popular Sans Serif font used in presentations is Arial, but other commonly employed renditions of Sans Serif typeface include:

• Century Gothic
• Lucida Sans

Script and Decorative Fonts

These are the fonts that emulate handwriting—not typed with a keyboard or typewriter. Script typefaces and decorative or custom fonts for PowerPoint vary immensely and can be created by a graphic designer to ensure these custom fonts are bespoke to your company/brand.

With these font fundamentals explained, you can also keep up-to-date with the popularity of such fonts using Google’s free font analytics tool here . Let’s now go ahead with our list of the best presentation fonts for your PowerPoint slides. 

• Libre-Baskerville

Keep in mind that you don’t have to stick with only a single font for your slides. You could choose two of the best fonts for your presentation, one for your headings and another for the copy in the body of the slides.

Without further ado, let’s dive into the 14 best presentation fonts.

1. Helvetica

Helvetica is a basic Sans Serif font with a loyal user base. Originally created in 1957 , Helvetica comes from the Latin word for ‘Switzerland’ where it was born. When you use Helvetica, the top-half part of the text is bigger than in other Sans Serif fonts. For this reason, letters and numbers have a balanced proportionality between the top and bottom segments. As a result, this standard font makes it easier to identify characters from a distance.

As a result of being one of the easiest typecases to read compared to different presentation fonts, Helvetica is great for communicating major points as titles and subheadings in a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.

For these reasons, Helvetica is a popular choice for anyone creating posters .

If you are presenting live to a large group of people, Helvetica is your new go-to font! The classic Sans Serif font is tried and tested and ensures the legibility of your slide deck, even for the audience members sitting at the very back. Though it looks good in any form, you can make Helvetica shine even more in a bold font style or all caps. 

Futura is one of the popular Sans Serif fonts and is based on geometric shapes. Its features are based on uncomplicated shapes like circles, triangles, and rectangles. In other words , it mimics clean and precise proportions instead of replicating organic script or handwriting. Futura is a great default font for presentations because of its excellent readability, elegance, and lively personality. 

As one of many standard fonts designed to invoke a sense of efficiency and progress, Futura is best employed when you want to project a modern look and feel in your presentation. Futura is a versatile option ideal for use in both titles and body content, accounting for why it has remained immensely popular since 1927. 

3. Rockwell

The Rockwell font has strong yet warm characters that make it suitable for a variety of presentation types, regardless of whether it’s used in headings or the body text. However, best practice dictates that this standard font should be used in headers and subheadings based on its geometric style. Rockwell is a Geometric Slab Serif , otherwise known as a slab serif font alternative. It is formed almost completely of straight lines, flawless circles, and sharp angles. This Roman font features a tall x-height and even stroke width that provides its strong presence with a somewhat blocky feel.

Monoline and geometric, Rockwell is a beautiful font that can display any text in a way that looks impactful and important. Whether you want to set a mood or announce a critical update or event, you can’t go wrong with this robust font.

Verdana is easily a great choice as one of the top PowerPoint presentation fonts. Its tall lowercase letters and wide spaces contribute significantly towards boosting slide readability even when the text case or font size is small. That’s why Verdana is best for references, citations, footnotes, disclaimers, and so on. Additionally, it can also be used as a body font to extrapolate on slide headings to nail down your key points.

Besides that, it is one of the most widely available fonts, compatible with both Mac and Windows systems. This makes this modern Sans Serif font a safe bet for when you are not certain where and how will you be delivering your presentation. 

Raleway is a modern and lightweight Sans Serif font. Its italicized version has shoulders and bowls in some letters that are a bit off-centered. What this means is that the markings excluding the stem are intentionally lower or higher as compared to other fonts. 

This gives Raleway a slightly artistic look and feels without impacting its readability (and without falling into the custom or decorative fonts category). In fact, many professionals think the swashes and markings actually enhance the font’s readability and legibility. Moreover, Raleway also has a bold version which is heavily used in presentations and slide decks. 

The bottom line is that Raleway is a versatile typeface that can be used in a variety of presentations, either in the body copy or in titles and subheadings. When the titles are capitalized or formatted as bold, captivating your audience becomes a breeze. 

6. Montserrat

Montserrat is one of our favorite PowerPoint fonts for presentation titles and subheadings. The modern serif font is bold, professional, and visually appealing for when you want your headers and titles to really capture the audience’s attention.

Every time you move to the next slide, the viewers will see the headings and instantly understand its core message.  

Another major quality of the Montserrat font is its adaptability and versatility. Even a small change, such as switching up the weight, gives you an entirely different-looking typeface. So you get enough flexibility to be able to use the font in all types of PowerPoint presentations.

Montserrat pairs nicely with a wide range of other fonts. For example, using it with a thin Sans Serif in body paragraphs creates a beautiful contrast in your PowerPoint slides. For this reason, it is usually the first modern Serif font choice of those creating a business plan or marketing presentation in MS PowerPoint. 

Roboto is a simple sans-serif font that is a good fit for PowerPoint presentations in a wide range of industries. Well-designed and professional, Roboto works especially well when used for body text, making your paragraphs easy to read.

Roboto combines beautifully with several other fonts. When you’re using Roboto for body text, you can have headings and titles that use a script font such as Pacifico, a serif font such as Garamond, or a Sans Serif font such as Gill Sans. 

Bentham is a radiant serif font perfectly suited for headings and subtitles in your PowerPoint slides. It gives your presentation a traditional appearance, and its letter spacing makes your content really easy to read.

You can use this font in uppercase, lowercase, or title case, depending on how it blends with the rest of your slide. For best results, we recommend combining Bentham with a Sans Serif font in your body content. For example, you can use a font such as Open Sans or Futura for the rest of your slide content.

9. Libre-Baskerville

Libre-Baskerville is a free serif Google font. You can pair this classic font with several other fonts to make a PowerPoint presentation with a traditional design. 

One of its best features is that it works equally well in both headings and body copy. It’s clear and easily readable, no matter how you use it. And when used for headings, it works really well in uppercase form. 

Tahoma is one of the fonts that offer the best level of clarity for PowerPoint slides. It has easily distinguishable characters like Verdana, but with the exception of tight spacing to give a more formal appearance.

Designed particularly for screens, Tahoma looks readable on a variety of screen sizes and multiple devices. In fact, this significant aspect is what makes Tahoma stand out from other fonts in the Sans Serif family. 

11. Poppins

Poppins falls within the Sans Serif font category but is a different font of its own uniqueness. The solid vertical terminals make it look strong and authoritative. That’s why it’s great for catchy titles and subheadings, as well as for the body paragraphs. Poppins is a geometric typeface issued by Indian Type Foundry in 2014. It was released as open-source and is available in many font sizes for free on Google Fonts.

When you want something that feels casual and professional in equal measure, pick Poppins should be in the running for the best PowerPoint fonts. 

12. Gill Sans 

Gill Sans is another classic presentation font for when you’re looking to build rapport with your audience. Gill Sans is a friendly and warm Sans Serif font similar to Helvetica. At the same time, it looks strong and professional. 

It’s designed to be easy to read even when used in small sizes or viewed from afar. For this reason, it’s a superior match for headers, and one of the best PowerPoint fonts, especially when combined with body text using Times New Roman or Georgia (not to mention several other fonts you can pair it with for successful results). This is the right font for combing different fonts within a presentation.

13. Palatino

Palatino can be classified as one of the oldest fonts inspired by calligraphic works of the 1940s. This old-style serif typeface was designed by Hermann Zapf and originally released in 1948 by the Linotype foundry. It features smooth lines and spacious counters, giving it an air of elegance and class. 

Palatino was designed to be used for headlines in print media and advertising that need to be viewable from a distance. This attribute makes Palatino a great font suitable for today’s PowerPoint presentations.   

Palatino is also a viable choice for your presentation’s body text. It’s a little different from fonts typically used for body paragraphs. So it can make your presentation content stand out from those using conventional fonts. 

14. Georgia

Georgia typeface has a modern design that few fonts can match for its graceful look. It’s similar to Times New Roman but with slightly larger characters. Even in small font size, Georgia exudes a sense of friendliness; a sense of intimacy many would claim has been eroded from Times New Roman through its overuse. This versatile font was designed by Matthew Carter , who has successfully composed such a typeface family which incorporates high legibility with personality and charisma. Its strokes form Serif characters with ample spacing, making it easily readable even in small sizes and low-resolution screens. 

Another benefit of using this modern font is its enhanced visibility, even when it’s used in the background of your PowerPoint slides. Moreover, the tall lowercase letters contribute to a classic appearance great for any PowerPoint presentation.  

Final Step: Choosing Your Best Font for Presentations

Choosing the right PowerPoint fonts for your future presentations is more of a creative exercise than a scientific one. Unless you need to abide by strict branding guidelines and company policies, there are no rules for the ‘best font’ set in stone. Plus, presentation fonts depend entirely on the environment or audience it is intended for, the nature and format of the project, and the topic of your PowerPoint presentation. 

However, there are certain basic principles rooted in typography that can help you narrow down the evergrowing list of available PowerPoint presentation fonts and choose PowerPoint fonts that will resonate with and have a powerful impact on your target audience.

As discussed in this article, these include font factors such as compatibility with most systems, clarity from a distance, letter spacing, and so on. Luckily for you, our carefully researched and compiled list of best fonts for presentations above was created with these core fundamentals already in mind, saving you time and hassle.

As long as you adopt these best practices for standard fonts without overcomplicating your key message and takeaways, you’ll soon be on your way to designing a brilliant slide deck using a quality PowerPoint font or font family! From all of us here at Piktochart, good luck with your new and improved presentation slides that will surely shine!

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Presentations are pieces of art. From slide structure to animations, every single detail matters. In this blog post, we will show you the 24 best PowerPoint fonts for all uses. Of course, like everything in design – you might like some and frown at others.

What we can guarantee you is that using this collection of top fonts for PowerPoint will always be a safe bet when you’re in doubt.

Article Overview: 1. How to import a font into your presentation? 2. Great Fonts to Use for your PowerPoint Presentations 3. Great System fonts for PowerPoint Presentations 4. How to design text in PowerPoint?

1. How to import a font into your presentation?

If you don’t know how to import fonts into PowerPoint, it’s important to learn how to do it.

Step 1. Download your fonts

The first step is to select your desired font and download it.

Step 2. Extract the font

Once you’ve downloaded the font, it’s most probably compressed. You need to extract it before installation. If it comes directly as a .otf or .ttf format, there’s no need to unzip.

Step 3. Install the font

Install the font. The process is similar to installing any software, just press “Next” until you see the option “Finish”. If your fonts have been successfully installed, they should appear in the Font library in Windows. To access it, go to your computer, Local Disk (C:)->Windows-> Fonts .

Step 4. Open PowerPoint

Once you open your PowerPoint, the new font should appear among the others.

2. Great Fonts to Use for your PowerPoint Presentations

Fonts are a great way to show some branding skills but also a significant part of your presentation. Of course, we cannot select the best PowerPoint fonts or the best fonts in general, it’s a too subjective matter. But we will try to show you some of the most versatile ones that you will not make a mistake with. Let’s start!

Lato is a very common font that is used in digital forms since it was created for this purpose. It is a sans-serif font that is flexible. One of the most useful things about it is that you can choose between 5 different options for font thickness, giving it extra value when creating PowerPoint presentations.

Recommended title size:  20px

Optimum size for legibility:  18px

Perfect for:  headers and body text

You can combine it with: Roboto, Montserrat, Merriweather

2. Open Sans

Open Sans is another great font that can fit PowerPoint presentations perfectly. Since there is some line spacing, it can be easily readable. If you have large paragraphs that you cannot break down in bullets, it’s your perfect choice. It’s a standard PowerPoint font, so you’ll most probably have it in your font library.

Recommended title size: 28px

Optimum size for legibility:  16px

Perfect for:  body text

You can combine it with: Georgia, Lucida Grande, Publico

Candara is not your everyday font. While you cannot use it in Linux or the web, as it’s proprietary,  it’s accessible in PowerPoint, and what makes it interesting are the curved diagonals, and it’s the curves that give it more “personality”.

Recommended title size: 20px

Optimum size for legibility: 16px

Perfect for: body text

You can combine it with: Calibri, Cambria, Corbel

Specifically designed for Windows 95, Tahoma is a very formal font that can fit business presentations perfectly. It is a very clear and distinctive font which can help avoid confusion, thus it makes it great for formal presentations that need clarity.

Optimum size for legibility: 18px

Perfect for: title headers and body text

You can combine it with:  Georgia, Helvetica Neue, Arial

5. Montserrat

Montserrat is an extremely popular font, as it can be utilized everywhere – from website texts to presentations. Due to its high practicality, you can find it almost anywhere. Well, we need to warn you that you won’t get many “originality” points but you’ll also be “safe” when using it.

Recommended title size: 30px

You can combine it with: Open Sans, Lora, Carla

Whitney is an amazing font that will make your presentation stand out. There are two options – Whitney Condensed and Whitney Narrow. To be honest, Whitney can be used for both headers and body texts (check Discord), but we find it a bit overwhelming for PowerPoint paragraphs.

Recommended title size: 22px

Optimum size for legibility: 15px

Perfect for: title headers

You can combine it with:  Sentinel, Mercury, Gotham

7. Proxima Nova

Proxima Nova is one of the most versatile fonts out there with not 2 but 7 variants! That makes it a viable choice for many purposes and it’s part of the Adobe Fonts collection. The popularity spike is not without a reason, and Proxima Nova certainly won’t disappoint as it is one of the better fonts for PowerPoint.

Recommended title size: 26px

Perfect for: headers and body text

You can combine it with:  Adobe Garamond, Futura, Helvetica Neue

Oswald is a very decent sans-serif typeface and has 3 different versions – light, normal, and bold. It’s an interesting combination of some modern elements combined with classic gothic style, thus it’s perfect for your presentations.

Recommended title size: 18px

You can combine it with: Merriweather, Arial, Roboto

Europa is an amazing font from the Adobe Font Family. It’s a modern geometric sans-serif font that goes well with other fonts from the Adobe family but it can be used in a combination with non-Adobe fonts. It’s up to you.

Recommended title size: 32px

Optimum size for legibility: 20px

Perfect for: headers

You can combine it with:  Adobe Garamond, Chaparral, Kepler

Roboto is one of the most versatile fonts for the web, as it comes with 6 variations. Described as a grotesque sans-serif, it is the default font of Google Maps. Being easy to read makes it great for body texts where scanning is pivotal. While it’s great for small texts, it doesn’t perform that well for titles.

Recommended title size: 38px

Optimum size for legibility: 22px

You can combine it with: Roboto-Slab, Oswald, Abel

Adelle is a slab serif font that is part of the Adobe Family. It’s multipurpose and could work be well utilized and magazines. Its personality and great visibility make it a viable choice on our PowerPoint fonts list. While it can be used for body text too, we prefer to recommend it for headers.

Recommended title size: 36px

You can combine it with: Freight Sans Pro, Proxima Nova, Lucida Grande

14. Lobster

Lobster is a great choice if you want to create some funky text. It’s a great font for posters and headers but ensure you don’t use it much for body text, as it has very poor legibility if written in small letters.

Recommended title size: 58px

Optimum size for legibility: not recommended

You can combine it with: Lato, Open Sans, Muli

Futura is almost a century old but still converts well today! It’s one of the most versatile fonts for PowerPoint in case you download it. Who would suppose a 95-year-old font would still be relevant these days? And you will win points for creativity.

Optimum size for legibility: 17px

You can combine it with: Proxima Nova, New Caledonia, Trade Gothic

Canela is a hybrid font, as it can neither be called serif, nor sans-serif. It’s a very graceful typeface and we find it amazing for title texts. We also loved how it performs in the body from an artistic standpoint. However, we cannot rate it as very suitable for long paragraphs. Still, it can be used in bullets quite well.

You can combine it with: Caslon, Futura, Maison Neue

Aleo is an modern slab serif typeface designed as a “companion” to other popular fonts, like Lato. It has a sleek design but that doesn’t sacrifice readability which matters the most. As it has great clarity, it can be used both as a title text and in the body.

Recommended title size: 25px

Optimum size for legibility: 19px

You can combine it with: Lato, Arimo, Halis Grotesque

18. Poppins

Poppins is a playful sans-serif font that can be used as a main PowerPoint font without any issue. Thanks to its versatility, this PowerPoint font can be used both for title headers and body text, although we prefer the latter.

Recommended title size: 24px

Perfect for: header, body text

You can combine it with: Raleway, Work Sans, New Caledonia

Eras font has 4 weight options in PowerPoint and is absolutely stunning. It won’t be a mistake if we use it as a synonym to “elegance”. It’s slightly italic, thus making it perfect for long paragraphs and web content.

You can combine it with: Garamond, Futura, Helvetica Neue

Lora is a great font that is offered for free by Google. It is a formal font that doesn’t turn its back on art, and as a result, it can be utilized greatly in PowerPoint both as a header and in the body, and it can work perfectly in print, too.

You can combine it with: Lato, Avenir, Montserrat

3. Great System fonts for PowerPoint Presentations

System fonts are a classic choice for PowerPoint presentations as they are a pretty safe bet – you can access them on all types of devices and operating systems. While some of them might not be as beautiful as the previous ones on our list, they will serve you well!

21. Georgia

Georgia is a classic serif font that doesn’t impress with outstanding looks but what makes it a viable choice for PowerPoint presentations is its versatility – you can use it on any type of presentation, as a header or in the body. It’s popular, so you won’t make a mistake using it.

You can combine it with:

22. Times New Roman

Times New Roman was “The Thing” back in time. It was used as a default font for many web browsers and software, thus it was overwhelming. Recently, this serif font has lost its “halo” and is less common but you will never get it wrong if you bring it back to life.

Optimum size for legibility: 12px

You can combine it with: Arial, Gotham, Helvetica Neue

Arial is another well-known name in the web font industry. You can also check this neo-grotesque sans-serif font used in PowerPoint presentations quite often, as it offers a lot of versatility.

You can combine it with: Oswald, Verdana, Georgia

24. Helvetica Neue

Helvetica Neue is the successor of Helvetica which improved legibility and made it more modern. It is one of the most formal fonts that you can use in PowerPoint (and at all). This sans-serif font has 23 different variations in PowerPoint 2022 that you can choose from.

You can combine it with:  Open Sans, Proxima Nova, Adelle

4. How to design text in PowerPoint?

There are certain standards that should be met, in order for your PowerPoint fonts to appear correctly. Let’s see how to order your texts.

1. Make sure the font size is readable

Do you wonder why some websites have HUGE fonts? It’s to ensure their content will be easily scannable. While you don’t have to use a 60px font size for your letters, you should consider making your text more readable.

Pro tip : A simple and straightforward way to achieve this is to try and remove large paragraphs, and replace them with single sentences and bullet points.

2. Make a contrast between the text and background

There is an adopted standard of a minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio between text and background for content to be scannable, and 3:1 for large text. There are people who have bad eyesight, and others are color blind.

3. Use white space

White space (or negative space) is crucial for your slide design. It is used to separate different parts of the text, making content more readable. It’s crucial to remember that you should leave some “air” after finishing a main point in the slide.

4. Find the right text balance

One of the best PowerPoint presentation practices is to write between 6-8 lines and use no more than 30-35 words. Also, you should try to balance the text evenly – you cannot write 4 lines, then follow them with 3 lines, and then 1. Typically, writing 2-3 lines per paragraph is considered a good move, then followed by white space.

Final words

Structuring your PowerPoint text is not an easy feat. You need to pick the right PowerPoint fonts, as well as follow some basic instructions to make your slide text more scannable for your audience.

If this article has helped you, why don’t you have a look at some other font-related content from GraphicMama:

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What Are the Best Fonts to Use in PowerPoint PPT Presentations? (Complete 2024 Guide)

If you're giving a PowerPoint presentation, you've got many design decisions to make. One of those decisions is choosing the best fonts for PowerPoint presentations . Typography sets the tone for your presentation and is instrumental in presenting your content.

If you're wondering, " what is the best font for PowerPoint presentations ?" we'll answer that question in this tutorial. We'll survey the best font for PowerPoint designs but leave plenty of room for creative choice.

We'll discuss the best font size and type for PowerPoint presentations. Learn how you can use them to your advantage. You might be surprised how many PowerPoint font options exist. 

Choose the Right Fonts for PowerPoint (Quickstart Guide)

Are you looking for the best PowerPoint fonts, but aren't quite sure how to make the choice? The video below will help you make the choice.

To learn even more about fonts for PowerPoint and other presentations, continue reading the tutorial below.

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The Essentials of Font Selection

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Fonts for PowerPoint can take many forms. And with thousands of PowerPoint font options, it can be really hard to decide.

What style is right? How should you steer your PPT best font decisions? In this section, I’ll share some quick tips to help you choose the best PowerPoint font for you.

1. Understand the Types of Fonts

When you're choosing the best font for PowerPoint slides, it's key to learn some ground rules of style. And it helps to understand the basic types of fonts that you can choose from. In this section, we'll discuss popular font styles:

First, let's cover serif fonts. Serif fonts, PowerPoint presentation or not, have a more classic feel to them. Serif fonts have brush strokes on the edges of the letters, sometimes called "feet."  These edge strokes are called the serifs. The popular system-installed serif fonts include Garamond, Georgia, and Times New Roman. They can definitely serve as some of the best fonts for presentations.

In 2024, the best font for PowerPoint presentations are sans-serif fonts. These are the modern and smooth typefaces that you'll find in most presentations. Sans means "without," so it's only natural that these fonts lack the edge strokes. The result is smooth, rounded fonts that are popular in modern design.

These two simple categories are useful to describe most fonts. But other choices might be the best font for your PowerPoint presentation. Script and decorative fonts are other unique options. 

They may be right for special purpose presentations.

What is the best font for PowerPoint presentations? The answer is, "it depends." As always, let the content drive your design decisions. But as a general rule, sticking to serif and sans-serif designs helps you stay stylish. And you won't lose the focus of your audience by having text that's too hard to read. 

Formal presentations in ideal environments should opt for serif options. But most presentations should typically use sans-serif fonts. Those decorative PowerPoint options should be used sparingly at most.

2. Choose Font Sizes for Your PowerPoint Presentation

For the best use of PowerPoint fonts, it's crucial to consider your choice of font size. Many PowerPoint users will ask, " what is a good font size for PowerPoint presentations? " In reality, you should vary your font size based on the content that you're presenting. Headlines should always be larger than the supporting points, for example.

My rule of thumb for PowerPoint fonts is to use a size 32 or larger for headlines, with 24 or larger for supporting points. Go much smaller than that, and you're entering "only readable for print outs" territory. 

Font size goes hand-in-hand with the principle of "less is more" on your PowerPoint slides. When you don't have to cram tons of content onto your slide, you can use larger font sizes.

3. Use Font Pairings

Many graphic designers use more than one font when building PowerPoint presentations. Using more than a few fonts is over the top but combining two complementary font choices is a pro design move.

This practice is an art called  font pairing.  The best font for PowerPoint might actually be a  combination  of fonts.

One idea for a font pairing is to use a sophisticated serif font for headlines and titles. Then, use sans-serif fonts for the majority of the body points. This gives you the PPT best font for both kinds of text.

If you use a free font resource like Google Fonts , you'll see pairing suggestions that help you combine fonts that work together well. The key to font pairing is to use the alternate font choices consistently. For example, always reserve headlines for one font in your selection.

4. Select Color and Contrast in Your Font for PowerPoint

Beyond size, style, and pairings, one element of font choice that you can't avoid is color and contrast. You can choose the perfect font and format it correctly, but clashing color schemes disrupt slides.

Keep three essential tips in mind when considering font color and contrast:

• Create contrast . Contrast is important so that your text stands out on the slide and is easy to read. Don't use a dark grey font on a black background, for example. Ensuring proper contrast will make the important content stand out.
• Consider accessibility . Colorblindness is surprisingly common. It's likely that a member of your audience has some form of it and will experience your slides differently. Make sure to choose color schemes that don't interfere with their experience.
• Use colors that fit the scheme . Make sure that you consistently use font colors that are part of your branding guide. Use the color swatches to ensure no variation from one slide to the next.

It’s key to use the best font for presentations to ensure your slides are accessible to everyone. Learn more below:

5. Use Creative Text Effects

So far, we've covered font choice, including style, size, and pairings. We’ve already looked at how to put the best font for PowerPoint onto your slides. But now, you might be wondering about how to be more creative with your style and design.

PowerPoint has plenty of effects to ensure that your text doesn't go unnoticed. You can add animations, shadows, and more. These text effects make your PowerPoint font choices more lively and fun.

The tutorial below is a complete guide to working with text in PowerPoint. Check it out to learn more about adding text as well as advanced effects to make the most of your content:

6. Understand the Power of Custom Fonts

Sure, every device includes standard fonts to choose from. But they're not the best font for PowerPoint designs! When you want to really set your slides apart, consider using custom PowerPoint fonts. These are sleek designs that your audience may have never seen.

Above, I've shared screenshots with custom fonts from Envato Elements. With an Elements subscription , you'll enjoy thousands of custom PowerPoint fonts . You can use each of them in your next presentation. 

Elements includes access to fonts across every category that we highlighted above. They're some of the best font for PowerPoint options. Elements' library has PowerPoint font options that you won't find anywhere else! 

After you discover the best font for presentations, you'll need to add it to PowerPoint. To learn how to install PowerPoint fonts, check out the quick screencast lesson below:

Ready to see options for the best font for presentations?  Now that we’ve covered how to choose the right fonts for your presentation, here are the best fonts to use for your PPT presentations in 2024: 

Calibri is a modern sans-serif font that comes in several weights. It’s a perfect choice for the body text of your presentation.

2. Palatino Linotype

Here’s another stylish serif font that makes a great choice for headings or quote slides in your presentations. 

Roboto features geometric forms with friendly and open curves. It's a modern and clean look that makes it a good choice for your body text.

4. RNS Sanz

With seven weights ranging from Light to Black and small caps, the RNS Sanz is a great choice for any type of presentation. 

5. Playfair Display

Give any presentation a sophisticated and elegant look by using Playfair Display for the headings or quote slides.

6. CA Texteron

The CA Texteron font is a modern serif font with high legibility. Use it for both headings and body text for your presentation. 

Lato has an elegant yet friendly look and feel. It’s a great choice for your body text and a true workhorse as it features multiple weights ranging from thin to black. 

The Arthura font is a premium sans-serif font with a humanist warmth and simple geometric forms. It's one of the best PowerPoint fonts for body copy.

Once you've selected your font for presentation designs, it's time to get to work.  But the best font for PowerPoint slides is just part of the process. Here, we'll show you five key steps to PPT change all fonts options.

We'll demonstrate with the premium Brusher PowerPoint Template from Envato Elements. It's compatible with all of the fonts for PowerPoint techniques you'll see. Download it now to follow along.

1. Choose Your Slides

The first step is to select the slides you’re going to use in your presentation. To do this, switch to Slide Sorter under the View tab.

Then hold Shift and click the slides you don’t want to use. Finally, right-click and select Delete Slide to remove them from the presentation.

2. Add Your Text

To add your content to the presentation, double-click on a text area. Press CTRL+A to select all the text and then start typing in your own content.

3. Change the Body Font

After you've added your content, it’s time to customize the fonts. Start by selecting your body text. Then, in the Home tab, click on the font drop-down menu and select the font you want to use. In this example, I’m using the Calibri font for the body text.

4. Change the Heading Font

To add more flair to your presentation, customize the heading font as well. You can opt for a completely different font or simply use a different weight from the font you used for body text. In this example, I’ve opted to use Palatino Linotype for my headings.

5. Adjust the Font Styles

Lastly, don’t forget to customize the font styles. For example, both Calibri and Palatino Linotype offer different font weights. I’ve chosen to use Calibri Regular for body font and Palatino Linotype Bold for headings.

Aside from weight, you can also customize the font size and even assign a different color to your headings to make them stand out more.

Need help choosing the best PowerPoint fonts? My top recommendation is to use a template that already has the fonts selected. If you can cut the hard work of choosing the best PowerPoint font, you can re-focus on presentation content.

Once again, Envato Elements is your answer. As a member, you'll enjoy unlimited access to thousands of custom PowerPoint templates . Many have the best PowerPoint font designs already built in. And of course, Elements has thousands of custom fonts , too!

Find PowerPoint Templates

When you use custom PowerPoint templates, you outsource the design work. The challenge of choosing the best font for PowerPoint presentations is left to creative designers. They've already built slides that feature good font choices for presentations. Just fill them in with your content, and you'll be finished in no time.

In this section, you'll see templates with the best font for PowerPoint presentations. All are included with a subscription to Elements, the creative service you saw above.

1. Agio PowerPoint Presentation

Agio uses smooth sans-serif font choices throughout. These are among the best fonts for PowerPoint options, since they're extra crisp and clear. 

Nine color schemes are used, each of which is already set up with color-coordinated text. It's an example of using fonts that highlight the content, while staying stylish. Keep Agio in mind as a template with good fonts for presentations PowerPoint.

2. Fashioned Stylist PowerPoint

The Fashioned presentation template also uses popular sans-serif choices. But it also uses variations on typography for an impact.

Notice that many of these slides in the preview use all-caps strings of text to add emphasis to slides. It's a great example of using text effects to enhance slides with bold design.

3. Brutto Real Estate PowerPoint Template

With a major focus on serif fonts, it's no wonder why this template is an ideal fit for the traditional world of real estate. Serif fonts have a classic feel to them, and this template illustrates that perfectly.

This template also features many infographic and business-centric slides. They're perfect for showcasing your business concept. 

4. Brusher PowerPoint Template

Brusher's 120 slides use popular PPT font options that are included for free. It also has modern, custom image masks that can enhance your images. The starkly contrasting black and white color scheme is an excellent example of font contrast. Use Brusher to build a presentation with balanced typography in no time.

We’ve looked at some of the best font for presentation designs for 2024. But you may have some other questions. What else can you do with the best font for presentations? How can PowerPoint work better for you? Here, we’ve gathered answers to five of these common questions.

1. Can I Wrap Text in PowerPoint?

Yes! The best fonts for presentations can be featured as wrapped text. Or you can even curve the text! This adds a cool, dramatic effect very easily. Learn how to do it here:

2. How Do I Animate the Best PowerPoint Fonts?

The Animations tab in PowerPoint is really your best friend here. On it, you can add sleek animation effects.

What’s more: these work with all of your PPT best font favorites . You can even PPT change all fonts to be animated in order to maintain a steady look and feel across your slide deck.

Turn to our full guide for more details:

3. Is a PowerPoint Font Able to Be a Word Cloud Design?

Absolutely. A font for presentation use is perfect for building a PPT word cloud. Word clouds are visuals with words shown in an array of colors, layouts, and sizes.

You can even leverage the best font for presentations in word clouds. These are sure to make an impact. They help you illustrate ideas, and they’re easy to make with your best PowerPoint font choice. Learn more:

4. How Do I Highlight the Best Font for Presentations?

Sometimes, even the best font for PowerPoint needs some help standing out. That’s where highlighting comes in. When you highlight your PPT best font, you’ll see it shaded in a new color of your choice.

The Text Highlight Color button on the home tab controls this. Learn more about it in our highlighting tutorial for PowerPoint:

5. Can I Add Superscripts to Fonts for PowerPoint?

Yes, easily! Superscripts are small numbers that sit above the rest of your text. They’re most commonly used for citations in PowerPoint. Again, they’re quick to add using your favorite font for presentation options. 

Learn how to do it in just sixty seconds here:

Choosing the best font for a PowerPoint presentation is just one part of designing your next slide deck. PowerPoint has so many features that it can be overwhelming to know where to start. But don't worry—PowerPoint can be mastered just like any other app.

If you're still learning PowerPoint, we've got you covered with many helpful resources. The single best starting point is How to Use PowerPoint (Ultimate Tutorial Guide.) This single resource is loaded with tutorials that you can use to improve every aspect of your presentation.

The best fonts for presentations are more powerful with the help of learning resources. For more templates and guides that include PowerPoint design tips, check out the tutorials below:

Typography is a huge part of setting the style of your presentation. The tips in this round-up are helpful to choose custom fonts that fit with your presentation's style. 

Remember to choose a font style (serif or sans-serif) that matches your presentation's tone. Also, use font sizes and weights to bring emphasis to the most essential parts of your presentation.

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The 33 Best Fonts for PowerPoint Presentations

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• 7 February 2024

Picture this: You’ve crafted the most compelling PowerPoint, your content’s pure gold. But wait, does your font scream snooze fest or radiate confidence?  That’s where I step in .

Slide design  isn’t just about pretty visuals; it’s the fine print too. Think about it, the  legibility ,  typography , and  sans-serif charm  that could make or break your presentation. We’re diving into a world where  Arial  isn’t the alpha, and  Calibri  has companions.

By the end of this deep-dive, you’ll be armed with  examples of the best fonts for PowerPoint presentations . Fonts that won’t just hold your audience’s gaze but glue it to the screen.

From  PowerPoint font styles  to mastering the  visual hierarchy in slides , I’ve got your back. We’re talking  readability , professionalism, and those oh-so-subtle nuances of  typeface selection .

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Choosing the Right Font For Your PowerPoint Presentation

Whether it’s for a professional conference or middle school book report, it’s important to know the best font to use for your PowerPoint presentation . Believe it or not, fonts are a big part of the overall design of your presentation —and they can make a world of difference! Some convey a lighthearted message, while others can show authority, and so on.

In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at:

• The different styles of fonts
• The 5 most popular fonts
• How to embed fonts, and more.

What are the different styles of fonts? Before we get too deep into each font and what looks best, let’s examine font styles and how they’re classified.

• Sans-serif fonts. Most serif fonts are easy to identify because of the tiny flags or projections on the ends of the characters. Serifs make distinguishing a lowercase L from a capital I in print easy.
• Serif fonts. Sans-serif fonts are commonly used in digital media because serifs can make letters difficult to see if an image or screen is low-resolution.
• Script fonts. Script fonts are also known as handwritten fonts because of the looping letters that make them look like cursive or calligraphy. Most people find it difficult to read more than a few sentences in a script font, so they’re best limited to a few words or a single phrase.
• Monospaced fonts. Even when writing by hand, you’ll notice that not all letters take up the same amount of space. Monospaced fonts buck this trend by allotting the same amount of space laterally for all letters, similar to a typewriter.
• Display fonts. Display fonts can also be known as fantasy or decorative fonts. These aren’t typically used for anything besides signage, banners, logos, or other text that’s isolated. Using display fonts for multiple sentences or a full paragraph isn’t a good practice because they can be hard to read or off-putting after a while.

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What are the 5 most popular fonts in presentations and why? A common theme you’ll notice when looking at the best fonts for PowerPoint is that they’re traditionally sans-serif fonts. Why? Well, this style is much easier to read from a distance and won’t feel cramped if letters are bolded. Additionally, the minimalistic style of sans-serif fonts isn’t distracting from the material or the speaker. Let’s look at five fonts that fit the best practices for a winning presentation .

Note: You’ll notice a serif font on this list, but we’ll address it when we get there.

• Roboto. Roboto is a sans-serif font that’s relatively basic, with sharp edges and rounded loops, counters, and bowls (the rounded parts of letters) without going overly bold or too thin. You can be safe using Roboto for just about any presentation.
• Verdana. Despite the font size you choose, not all fonts display the same. Verdana is a larger sans-serif font that can make it easier to display information without taking your font up an extra size.
• Helvetica. A point of differentiation between Helvetica and other sans-serif fonts is the weight toward the top of the letters. The top of every lowercase letter and the midpoint of every capital letter go to a thick midline’s upper edge. For instance, the top of every lowercase letter reaches the same horizontal point as the top of the crossbar on an H. This unique feature makes the Helvetica type look larger and bolder than it really is, which makes it great for headings and titles.
• Tahoma. Tahoma is different from the previous sans-serif fonts in that it is thinner than the others. While Tahoma might not have the same impact for a heading or title as Helvetica, it’s perfect for body text and fitting into smaller spaces without crowding.
• Palatino Linotype. Serif fonts have long been considered a no-no with digital publications, but with the advent of high-resolution computer monitors, tablets, smartphones, and TVs, they’re fine. What’s more, the serifs on Palatino Linotype aren’t incredibly prominent, so they make for a subtle nod to old-style fonts without over-embellishing.

How do you embed fonts in PowerPoint ? If you’re sharing your presentation with a friend, classmate, or colleague, you could be at risk of the fonts you used transferring properly to their device. For example, if you have a font you love using and installed it onto your computer, they might not have the same font. So, if you send your presentation to them, there could be formatting errors as their device defaults to a different font. Keep this from happening by embedding your font in PowerPoint using these easy steps:

• Click the “File” tab.
• Move down to the lower-lefthand corner of the window and click “Options.”
• Click “Save” on the left side of the screen.
• Scroll down to the section titled “Preserve fidelity when sharing this presentation:”
• Click the box next to “Embed fonts in the file.”
• If you or someone else will be using the presentation on a different device, then select the first option, “Embed only the characters used in the presentation (best for reducing file size).” If you or someone else will be editing the presentation on a different device, then select the second option, “Embed all characters (best for editing by other people).”
• Click “OK.”

There you have it! Choosing the best font for PowerPoint doesn’t have to be difficult. The most important part is making sure that the font is easy to read, and sans-serif fonts are usually a good way to go. By the way, it’s always a good idea to get a second set of eyes on your presentation before your big speech—and be sure to practice it a few times to iron out the kinks !

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Choosing the Best Font for PowerPoint: 10 Tips & Examples

There’s a fine art to creating a great PowerPont presentation that wows. With so many tricks and features in this little bit of software, it’s more likely to see a bad presentation than a good one (and you don’t want to be that person!)

While there are a lot of factors that contribute to the overall design , choosing a suitable font for PowerPoint is near the top of the list. The audience needs to be able to read the words on the screen with ease, to ensure that your presentation is as effective as possible.

So how do you do it? Where do you start when choosing a font for PowerPoint? We have 10 tips for you with a few examples of PowerPoint slides (and templates) that will impress your audience.

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1. Stick to Fairly Standard Fonts

One of the most fun parts of a design project is getting to sift through fonts and make selections that fit your project. When it comes to PowerPoint, that selection should be pretty limited.

To make the most of your presentation, stick to a standard font to ensure that your presentation will look the same everywhere – and on every computer – you present. If you don’t use a standard font, chances are when you pop the presentation in a new machine, you’ll end up with a jumbled mess of lettering. PowerPoint will try to replace all the fonts it does not recognize with something else.

This can cause readability concerns and even make the presentation look like it’s error-filled (with words that are in odd locations or even missing).

10 standard fonts to try:

2. Incorporate Plenty of Contrast

White and black text is easiest to read. But no type is readable without plenty of contrast between the background and text itself.

Regardless of what font you select, without adequate contrast, readability will be a concern. Opt for light type on a dark background or a light background with dark text.

Consider the environment here as well. Do you plan to show the presentation on a computer monitor or big presentation screen? How these conditions render can impact how much contrast your color choices actually have.

3. Use a Serif and a Sans Serif

Most presentations use two fonts.

• Header font for headlines on each slide.
• Copy or bullet font for supporting text.

You don’t have to use the same font in each location. It’s actually preferred to select two different fonts for these areas of the presentation. For even more impact pair two different fonts, such as a serif and sans serif, so that the font change creates an extra level of contrast and visual interest.

4. Avoid All Caps

When picking a font, stay away from fonts that only include capital letter sets. All caps in presentations have the same effect as all caps in an email. It feels like you are yelling at the audience.

All caps can also be difficult to read if there are more than a couple of words on the screen. Use all caps as sparingly as possible.

5. Stay Away From Scripts and Italics

While scripts, handwriting and novelty typefaces might be pretty, they are often difficult to read. Avoid them in PowerPoint presentations. (There’s usually not enough contrast or size to help them maintain readability from a distance.)

The same is true of italics. Anything you do to a font to add emphasis should make it easier to read. While italics can be a great option online or in print applications, presentations come with a different set of rules. The biggest contributing factor is that text often has to be read from a distance – think about audience members in the back of the room – and any slanting can make that more difficult.

6. Make It Big Enough

One of the biggest issues with fonts in slideshows is often size. How big should the text in a PowerPoint presentation be?

While a lot of that depends on the font you decide to use, there are some guidelines. (These sizes work wonderfully with the 10 fonts options in top No. 1. As well.)

• Minimum font size for main copy and bullets: 18 points
• Preferred font size for main copy and bullets: 24 points
• Preferred font size for headers or titles: 36 to 44 points

Make sure to think about the size of the screen and room as well when planning font sizes. With a smaller screen in a larger space, everything will look smaller than it is. The opposite is true of an oversized screen in a small room. Think Outside the Slide has a great font cheat sheets for a number of different screen sizes.

7. Turn Off Animations

Don’t let all those PowerPoint tricks suck you in. Moving text, zooming words, letters that fly in from the side of the screen – they are all difficult to read. And really distracting.

If you want to use an effect, “Appear” is acceptable. But there’s no need to dazzle the audience with crazy font tricks. All this really does is distract people from what you are really trying to say.

The same mantra that we use with all other design projects applies here as well – KISS or Keep It Simple, Stupid.

8. Plan for Sharing

While many users work with PowerPoint regularly, chances are that you’ll be asked to share your presentation slides for others. This includes posting with tools such as SlideShare, emailing the PowerPoint (or putting it in a drop folder) or sharing via Google Slides.

When it comes to fonts, Google Slides is the most complicating factor because it has a different suite of standard fonts than PC or Mac operating systems. Make sure to test the presentation in this environment if you plan to share and use a Google standard font or make sure to include the font you plan to use in the customization options.

9. Think About the Notes, Too

The part of PowerPoint presentations that is often neglected is the notes section. If you plan to distribute a presentation file to the audience (digitally or via printouts), the font selection for accompanying notes is important.

Use the same typeface as for the main slideshow with related corresponding headers and body and bulleted text. The big difference here is size. Body copy/bulleted information should fall in the range of 9 to 12 points and headers should be 18 to 20 points. This is a comfortable reading size for most documents. (These sizes also help ensure clear printing on standard office machines.)

10. Use Fonts Consistently

You don’t need a huge font library to create great PowerPoint presentations. Having a couple of go-to fonts that you use consistently is enough.

Make sure to use fonts consistently within a document as well. Create a PowerPoint template file so that when you use different levels of bulleting and headers, the sizes, color variations, and fonts change automatically. (Web designers, this is just like using H1 through H6 tags.)

A clear consistent use of fonts makes your presentation about how it looks and how easy (or tough) it may be to read and more about the content therein. (And that’s what it should be about.)

If you don’t feel comfortable making your own PowerPoint presentation template, you can download one to get started. These options might have a more refined look than some of the software defaults (and all of the examples in this article come from these collections).

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Are you looking for the best PowerPoint fonts for your presentation? Fonts play a vital role in the readability and overall success of your presentation, and PowerPoint has several options to choose from. The fonts fall into four main categories that include: Serif, Sans Serif, Script and Decorative.

Whether you’re presenting a pitch deck to a group of investors, showing off your Q4 marketing plan, or creating sales enablement presentations for your team, fonts help to convey your message.

Below is a brief overview of the best PowerPoint fonts, including insights to help you determine the ideal font for your presentation.

As mentioned, there are four types of fonts to consider when looking at choosing the best font for your presentation. For simplicity, we’ve combined script and decorative together.

• Serif fonts are classic, known for their extra tail (or "feet") at the end of each letter. Popular Serifs are Times New Roman, Century, Bookman, Lucida, Garamond and more.
• Sans Serif fonts are those without the tail. The word "Sans" is French for without, and Serif refers to the extra tails. They include Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, Verdana, Lucida Sans, Tahoma and Century Gothic, etc.
• Script and decorative fonts seek to emulate handwriting and are mostly reserved for special presentations. Here are the top ten PowerPoint fonts you can use for your presentations.

What is the best font for PowerPoint? Let's take a look at some of the most popular ones!

Verdana is one of the easy choices for PowerPoint presentation fonts. It is a more recent font crafted in 1996 by Mathew Carter, for Microsoft, so you know it is optimized for the screen.

Its hallmarks include wide spaces and counters with tall lowercase letters that boost readability. Verdana is also one of the most compatible fonts available in almost all Windows and Mac computers.

Calibri is a popular Sans Serif font, second only to Arial, which it replaced in Microsoft Office 2007 to become the standard font used in the suit. Its use in PowerPoint presentations is favored for obvious reasons.

Calibri is simple and clear, with subtly rounded edges. It is the ideal choice when looking for a universal, readable Sans Serif PowerPoint font.

3. Palatino

Hermann Zapf designed Palatino back in 1949 based on type styles originating from the Italian Renaissance period. He was influenced by calligraphic works and created the Palatino font for advertising and print media headings.

Hermann also aimed to keep the font legible on low-quality paper and small-sized prints, including when viewed at a distance, making it ideal for PowerPoint presentation fonts. It is almost impossible to tell from Book Antiqua.

This font was designed for Microsoft and boasts the best clarity for presentations. Tahoma provides characters that are distinguishable from each other and looks more like Verdana, albeit tightly spaced for a more formal look.

Tahoma fonts came with Windows 95 and have since been used in PowerPoint presentations for their unique clarity and readability.

Georgia is highly regarded for its elegance and combines thick and thin strokes to provide well-spaced Serif characters. The font also features tall lowercase letters and has a classic look perfect for any presentation.

Georgia is the most similar font to Times New Roman, albeit bigger, making it ideal for presentations.

6. Gill Sans

Gill Sans is another classic presentation font that suits headers paired with Times New Roman body text. However, you can pair it with various other fonts.

It provides a warm and friendly appeal similar to that you find in Helvetica, another incredible choice for presentation fonts. There are multiple options, but Gill Sans MT remains the most uncomplicated and appealing in the family.

This font was designed with one goal in mind and that's to provide clean text without clutter on the screen. It was actually designed specifically for LCD monitors, so you know it’s optimized for presentations. Corbel is considered a "soft" font with curvy letterforms and old-style, lowercase numbers. The font is clean and clear, making it a natural choice for presentations that call for massive contrast. Its spacing also allows for readability at a distance.

It was released in 2005 to work with Microsoft's clear-type rendering, making it ideal for PowerPoint presentations. Corbel is quite similar to Candara, albeit more assertive with box dots (instead of circles) above lower cases for I and J.

The Segoe family of fonts is one of the best for presentations. It has been Microsoft's choice font for their logo and all other marketing materials, since the days of Windows Vista.

Segoe is quite similar to Verdana and maintains a warm, inviting look that's still airy and perfect on screens. The fonts feature wider spaces and heavier letters, making them ideal for headers.

9. Garamond

This is one of the oldest fonts around, created back in the 1500s by Claude Garamond. Rather than a font, this is a style of fonts that includes different options, such as Adobe Garamond, Garamond ITC and Monotype Garamond.

The Roman Style fonts feature horizontal bars for letter "e" and ascended verticals crafted so for legibility in print. They are perfect for body text and provide quick contrast between title and text.

10. Century Gothic

Lastly, we can’t end this list without mentioning Century Gothic. It’s a sans-serif typeface with a geometric style. It was released in 1991 by Monotype Imaging, designed to compete with the ever-famous Futura. It’s style is very similar to the competitor, but with a larger x-height.

Century Gothic is based on Monotype 20th Century, which was drawn by Sol Hess between 1936 and 1947. It’s noted as being useful in advertising, such as headlines, display work and small quantities of text. Open Sans and Montserrat are also good alternatives here, but are not available to Microsoft users.

7 Tips for Choosing PowerPoint Fonts

Here are seven tips to help you find the best PowerPoint fonts for your presentation:

1. Stick to Standard Fonts

There are several fonts that you can use for your presentation that can be downloaded for free or generated using a free font generator . However, you are better off choosing standard fonts, such as Calibri, Tahoma, Gill Sans and Garamond, or even Times New Roman and Constantia. People are already fond of these fonts and see them often, which is great for readability.

2. Consider Contrast

When it comes to both font types and colors, aim for high contrast!

For example, black and white font colors are the easiest to read, so you should choose black fonts for white backgrounds and vice versa. Same goes for a light font on a dark background, dark on light backgrounds.

Some font types are thin and lightweight, while others are dark and thick, so the decision depends on your presentation. Nonetheless, make sure you have plenty of contrast to ensure your audience can clearly read the copy—even if you're just sharing your PowerPoint online . (It's also important to note that dont size for presenation is key—make sure your that your audience can read the words on screen).

3. Consider font pairing

Font pairing is instrumental as it creates instant hierarchy. However, you need to find the right pair, or your presentation will look amateur.

The standard approach is to pair Serif with Sans Serif fonts, which are the two main categories advisable when creating a presentation . Though you are definitely not limited to those styles. The rule of thumb is to use one font group for headers and the other for bullet text.

4. Stay away from all-caps fonts

All caps presentation fonts are hard to read, especially when you have a block of text. Also… do you want your audience to think you’re yelling at them?! PROBABLY NOT.

Capitalizing everything is more suited to alarms and single-word warnings. When it comes to presentation, you need fonts that allow you to mix cases at will, so you should avoid all fonts available in caps only.

5. Choose the right size

It is always essential to make the font big enough so that everyone can see and read. When determining size, think about the presentation screen and how the fonts look on larger/smaller displays. Some fonts are large, while others can be significantly smaller. It is also crucial to determine how other aspects, such as line and character spacing, affect the font.

6. Avoid Scripts, Italics and Decorative Fonts

Typefaces taken from novelty, scripts and handwritings are some of the coolest. However, they present a readability issue that transcends all the merits for featuring such fonts in your presentation. They also distract the audience and are more suited to online content and media. Presentations require enhancements that make the text easier to read.

7. Create Consistency

Like other forms of art, presentations are best when simple, so there's no need to download a complete library of fonts. A couple of options used consistently throughout your presentation will suffice. Make sure the font sizes, headers, bullets and text are consistent from start to finish, especially if you are creating professional presentations.

There are no hard rules when it comes to picking fonts for presentations—even if you're working off of a PowerPoint template . If anything, your project will determine the ideal fonts you should use. The layout, background, images and other aspects will all influence your font options.

Nonetheless, if you stick to standard fonts and keep things relatively simple and consistent, you should have one of the best presentations, in terms of readability. In addition to the ten fonts above, Lato, Roboto, Rockwell, Frutiger and Helvetica are all perfect for PowerPoint presentation.

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20 Best PowerPoint Fonts to Make Your Presentation Stand Out in 2024

What makes or kills a first impression during any presentation is your usage of typefaces in the slide design. There are common sins that we should avoid at all costs, but mostly, there are tactics we can learn to feel confident about designing presentation slides for success.

In this article, we shall discuss what makes a quality typeface to use in presentation slides, the difference between fonts and typefaces (two terms mistakenly used interchangeably), and several other notions pertinent to graphic design in an easy-to-approach format for non-designers. At the end, you will have a better idea of which are the best fonts to use for presentations. Let’s get started.

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Considerations before presenting or printing a slide regarding typefaces, recommended font pairing tools & other resources, closing thoughts.

Most people are familiar with the term font , but what if we tell you it is wrongly used and you intend to say another word? Let’s start by defining each term.

A typeface is a compendium of design elements that set the style of any lettering medium. The misconception comes as the typeface is the set of rules that form a family in style, and the font is the implementation of those rules in practical elements. How so? Well, a font is part of a typeface family and can list variations , i.e., light, regular, bold, heavy, etc. 

Putting it into simpler terms, a font is part of a typeface, and typefaces are set to classes depending on their graphical elements. That categorization stands as:

• Blackletter

Up to this point, you may ask yourself: what is the whole point of the serif? Well, there’s a little bit of story behind it. Back in the old days, when writings were made in stone, engravers added extra glyphs at the end of each letter, as a consequence of the chisel mark. In 1465, with the development of the type printing press by Johannes Gutenberg , the Gothic’s overly-ornamented Blackletter style – used mostly for ecclesiastical purposes – was the go-to typeface to use as it mimicked the formal handwriting style. There was a problem, though, and it arose as such typefaces required lengthy space to produce a book, increasing printing costs. This is where the first pure serif types started to emerge, but readability remained a problem; especially when Renaissance’s calligraphy style didn’t offer an alternative.

These concepts were revised by the 18th century when a pursuit for aesthetics gave birth to newer, slim versions of the serif script. By 1757, John Baskerville introduced what we now know as Transitional typefaces, intended as a refinement to increase legibility. The end of the 18th century saw the inception of modern serif typefaces, which came from the hand of designers Firmin Didot and Giambattista Bodoni. Their work altered the appearance of standard serif typefaces to make the metal engraving process a high-quality process. This is what we now know as the Didone typeface family. 

19th century introduced the slab serifs , also known as Egyptian, which changed communication media as large-scale advertisement quickly adopted this style. In case you wonder if you ever saw this style, remember the large bold letters that newspapers used for headings. The evolution of this typeface style came in 1816, with William Caslon’s “ Caslon Egyptian ” style, or the two-lines style. This is the very first sans serif typeface ever recorded, and its continuity in style or alterations saw a massive process during the 20th century.

It is quite the process that led to what we now know as sans serif typefaces, and such a road was paved for the sake of legibility and style. Nowadays, there’s little doubt about these two typeface families as you can easily identify iconic styles such as “Times New Roman” and clearly differentiate them from sans serif families like “Arial.” In the graphic below, you can appreciate the glyphs that distinctively give the serif typefaces their style.

Moving on to the parts that pique our interest as presenters, you should consider some implicit rules before starting a PowerPoint design. 

Functionality

Let’s be hyper-clear on this point: not every typeface works for your intended purpose. Legibility should be your primal focus, way more than design, as what’s the point of using a cool-looking typeface if no one can get a clue of what’s written? 

Functionality refers to the usage of a typeface at different sizes across a document. Do you ever wonder why you see the same typeface on eye testing boards? Usually is a slab serif, with its sans serif alternative, and the same font is repeated, downscaling its size to test your visual acuity. If, said typeface, had “catchy” glyphs, you would require twice as much time actually to read the type below the average 24pt in a board.

Language support

This is a common, and painful, pitfall many non-English speakers do. They fall in love with a typeface after browsing an English-based website, but whenever they apply it to a personal project, they find they cannot use their average characters. Which characters are those?

• Ø – in Nordic languages.
• Ö – also known as umlaut in German, is commonly used in Turkish, Nordic, and Baltic languages.
• Á – the acute accent used in most Latin-based languages such as Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and French.
• Ô – the circumflex, mostly used by Portuguese-speaking users but also French.
• Ç – the cedilla, used in Portuguese, French, Catalán, and Turkish (the ? character, for example).
• Ã – the tilde, common in Portuguese.

And those are just some examples extracted from the Latin alphabet. The problem even worsens if we intend to use Cyrillic, Greek, Hindi, or other Asiatic alphabets (which don’t fall into Chinese, Japanese, or Korean typical logographic style). For this reason, we emphasize testing the characters you will mostly use throughout a standard written text, just not to come across nasty surprises.

Some font families offer support for multi-language applications across the same alphabet. Others, restrict their compatibility in terms of certain characters (i.e., the acute accent in Spanish), but sometimes, that renders as a distorted character that looks awful at any written copy.

Multiple weights

We want to expose this point by first explaining what weight means for a font family. As previously mentioned, fonts are part of a typeface; they are their implementation in terms of style. Well, fonts include variations within the same specific family style that makes the text look thinner or bolder. That’s known as font weight and can be classified in two ways.

Name classification:

• Thin Italic
• Medium Italic
• Semibold (also known as Demi Bold)
• Semibold Italic
• Bold Italic
• Heavy (also known as Black)
• Heavy Italic

Web designers and graphic designers often use a number-based scale, which is inherited from CSS.

• 100 – Thin
• 200 – Extra Light
• 300 – Light
• 400 – Normal or Regular
• 500 – Medium
• 600 – Semibold
• 700 – Bold
• 800 – Extra Bold
• 900 – Black

Now you know the reason why some places like Google Fonts often show numbers next to the name definition of it.

Not every typeface can be used for any project. Some typefaces can be acquired for a fee through sites like MyFonts.com , but their usage does not allow commercial use. What exactly does this mean?

Let’s say you created a product, and you love the Coca-Cola lettering style. Well, you want to use the Coca-Cola typeface, which is trademarked, as the typeface for your logo. Everything sounds fantastic until your designer warns you that it’s impossible.

Brands that create typefaces for their logos, which is a common practice to deliver the originality factor into the brand, restrict the usage of their intellectual property for commercial use as they don’t want to be associated with the wrong kind of message. Okay then, what happens when a kid uses those typefaces on a school project? This writer sincerely doubts a company shall put their legal team to prosecute a student; most likely, they feel it is part of their brand awareness and cultural influence. That same argument won’t be used if a particular is intending to use the typeface to make a profit with a non-branded product, and you will be legally requested to ditch the design altogether. 

Therefore, before opting for a typeface, don’t fall prey to using a fancy, trademarked, typeface. 

The unknown-typeface strikes again

This is another common pitfall if you attend multiple presentations or if you work in the printing business. How often does a user feel annoyed that the presentation “looked different” at home? Fonts are the culprit for this.

Whenever you work on a presentation using local-based software, like PowerPoint, the typefaces you pick are the ones installed on your computer. Therefore, if you change devices, the typefaces won’t be available. We will retake this topic later, but consider always working with well-known typefaces available on any computer rather than innovation.

Sins of type

Finally, we want to conclude this section with the vices you should avoid at all costs whenever working with type in presentations. 

• Using multiple typefaces on the same document: As a rule, don’t use more than 3 typefaces across your presentation slides design. Increasing the number of typefaces won’t make it more appealing; quite the opposite, and you should be mindful that if your images contain text, they have to match the existing typefaces in the presentation. 
• DO NOT use Comic Sans: By all means, do yourself a favor. There are multiple reasons why designers feel like having a stroke whenever Comic Sans enters the scene, but if you want a straightforward reason why, it makes your work look childish, unprofessional, and unfit for its purpose.
• Script fonts for the body of text : Legible typefaces are required in long text areas to make the reader feel comfortable. Script fonts are not intended for readability but for design purposes. If your text is long, work with serif or sans serif typefaces (slab serif won’t do good as well).
• Excess tracking : Tracking refers in typography to the space between words, and the perfect way to point this out is by referring to the Justify paragraph alienation, which often leaves heavy white areas between words. Excess tracking makes the text look boring and hard to read.

Installing a font in PowerPoint doesn’t mean installing it as a third-party plugin; you must install the font family into the operating system (OS). 

Installing a font in Windows

Method 1 – Via Contextual Menu

• Download your desired font family. Extract the zip file you obtain.
• Right-click the font files you obtain from the zip (they can be in OpenType or TrueType format). Click on Install on the contextual menu. 
• You will be prompted to give admin rights to make changes to your computer. If you trust the source, then click yes. 

Method 2 – Via C: Drive

• Open a new File Explorer window. Search this path: C:\Windows\Fonts. That’s where fonts are stored in any Windows OS. 
• Copy the files from your extracted zip file or folder containing fonts.
• Paste the fonts by right-clicking inside the Fonts folder, then click Paste .

Relaunch the opened applications to see the effects of installing a font.

Installing a font on Mac

Mac OS requires a different procedure for installing fonts. First, access the Font Book app. 

After launching Font Book, go to File > Add Fonts to Current User . Double-click the font file. 

The Font Book app validates the integrity of the font file and if there are duplicate fonts. For more detailed instructions and troubleshooting on Mac font install procedures, check this guide by Apple .

20 Best Fonts for PowerPoint

Now it’s time to explore what you’ve been looking for: the best fonts for PowerPoint! This is a list of typefaces intended for multiple uses in slides, and it will certainly boost your PowerPoint design ideas for the greater.

#1 – Tahoma Font

This typeface is typically used in PowerPoint slides, emails, Word documents, and more. It resembles Verdana but with a smaller kerning (distance between characters). Due to that, it feels slimmer, professional and works perfectly on multiple devices. This is one of the best fonts for presentation that you can consider to use.

Recommended font pairing: Georgia, Brandon Grotesque, Helvetica Neue, Palatino, Arial.

#2 – Verdana Font

Verdana is a sans serif classic commonly used for citations, disclaimers, and academic documents. It is available on both Windows and Mac as a pre-installed font, which would solve your problems if you have to deliver presentations on multiple devices (which may not be yours).

Recommended font pairing: Arial, Lucida Grande, Futura, Georgia.

#3 – Roboto

Another delicate sans serif font that is ideal for text bodies. It is rated among the best fonts for PowerPoint readability and presentations, so you can easily pair it with more prominent font families. You may recognize this typeface as it is the default Google Maps uses.

Recommended font pairing: Oswald, Gill Sans, Garamond, Open Sans, Teko, Crimson Text.

#4 – Rockwell

Including visually attractive elements is crucial when looking for the best fonts for presentations, so why not combine a professional style with a slab serif typeface like Rockwell?

It is ideal for headings, especially if used in its bold font weight and paired with a sans serif for the body.

Recommended font pairing: Helvetica Neue, Gill Sans, Futura, DIN Mittelschrift.

#5 – Open Sans

This is easily one of the most versatile sans-serif fonts you can find! It is commonly used in presentation slides as both heading and body, varying font-weight, but you can also create powerful combinations with different typefaces.

Recommended font pairing: Roboto, Brandon Grotesque, Montserrat, Oswald, Lora, Raleway.

#6 – Lato

A typeface intended for digital mediums, one of its biggest advantages is its wide range of font weights – much like Open Sans. It is ideal for headings in minimalistic-themed presentations, but it can work perfectly as body text if paired with a serif font or a script one.

Recommended font pairing: Montserrat, Oswald, Roboto, Merriweather.

#7 – Futura

This sans serif typeface was designed by Paul Renner in 1927 and remains a preferred choice of designers thanks to its clean aspect with pure geometric shapes. It has inspiration from the Bauhaus in terms of styling, so any presenter that loves modern style will find in this typeface a loyal companion.

Recommended font pairing: Playfair Display, Lato, Book Antiqua, Helvetica, Open Sans.

#8 – Book Antiqua

A typeface widely used in the first years of the 2000s, its graphical elements are inspired by Renaissance’s handwritten style. Created in 1991 by The Monotype Corporation, it is known as a classic in design projects and won’t run out of fashion any time soon. Its italic variation is considered one of the most beautiful italic serif fonts.

Recommended font pairing: Myriad Pro, Baskerville, Georgia, Futura, Vladimir Script.

#9 – Bebas Neue

This typeface is strictly intended for headings or for body copy that doesn’t mind the usage of caps. The reason is that this typeface is entirely made of caps. It has no lowercase characters, but its slender shape and tight kerning have made it a popular choice among well-known designers like Chris Do. One creative usage of this typeface is to use it in outline format.

Recommended font pairing: Avenir, Montserrat, DIN Mittelschrift, Roboto.

#10 – Lora

This serif typeface can be used both in PowerPoint and Google Slides, as it is a free typeface offered by Google. Works perfectly for formal-styled headings, but it can adapt for text body as long as it remains a minimum of 15pt in size. It is an ideal option to pair with free PowerPoint presentation templates.

Recommended font pairing: Montserrat, Open Sans, Poppins, Avenir.

#11 – Montserrat

You most likely came across Montserrat at some point in your life, since it is an extremely popular choice among designers for presentations and packaging. Due to this, you won’t spark innovation but rather remain on the safe side for font pairings – which is ideal for corporate styling.

Recommended font pairing: Lora, Open Sans, Merriweather, Oswald, Georgia, Roboto.

#12 – Bentham

Another elegant serif font used for formal occasions, like wedding invitations, headings, or product descriptions. Its kerning makes it readable, unlike many other serif fonts, which is one of the reasons why you can work with this font for the body if you opt for a sans serif in the headings. 

Recommended font pairing: Futura, Open Sans, Lato, Raleway.

#13 – Dosis

It is a simple, monoline sans serif typeface, which works perfectly in its extra light and light font weights to make a drastic contrast with a bold sans serif typeface. Ideally, work with this typeface for subheadings.

Recommended font pairing: Lato, Montserrat, Roboto, Oswald, Raleway.

#14 – Baskerville

You can come across this serif typeface in the form of Libre-Baskerville, a free serif typeface offered by Google. It is ideal for headings, thanks to its traditional style closely resembling the original Baskerville typeface, so it is ideal to stick to it in uppercase mode.

Recommended font pairing: Montserrat, Poppins, Lucida Grande, Helvetica Neue, Open Sans.

#15 – Poppins

This sans serif typeface breaks with the formal style of families like Verdana and Open Sans, introducing some graphical cues that make it adept for more relaxed situations. Therefore, it is ideal to use in team meetings, product presentations, or non-business presentations as long as it remains for title headers.

Recommended font pairing: Raleway, Garamond, Merriweather, Droid Serif. 

#16 – Zenith Script

EnvatoElements is a great marketplace for typefaces; among the options, we can find this brush-style script typeface. Zenith Script is a powerful option to come up with creative title designs for non-corporate meetings, as long as the title remains short. It can also work for branding purposes, and certainly, you can use it as an asset if you are looking for how to start a presentation .

Recommended font pairing: Any sans serif font in uppercase format, with increased kerning. Options can be Open Sans, Bebas Neue (modified), Roboto, and Futura.

#17 – Amnesty

The second option we consider among script typefaces. Amnesty has that dramatic effect that resembles rusting handwriting from the old days. It is ideal for presentations that have to convey a strong emotional factor, like product releases for fashion brands, and we recommend limiting its usage to short titles, always paired with sans serif typefaces.

Recommended font pairing: As it is a custom-made font, we recommend pairing it with its Amnesty Sans listed in the product file.

#18 – Bodoni

This typeface dates all the way back to 1798 and is considered a transitional font type. Its name comes from Giambattista Bodoni, designer, and author of this typeface, whose work was heavily influenced by John Baskerville. As a didone typeface, you find elegant traces that instantly give the feel of a fashion magazine heading, and it is no coincidence that this was the selected typeface for the title of Dante Alighieri’s La Vita Nuova re-print in 1925 .

Recommended font pairing: Brandon Grotesque, Gill Sans, Playfair Display, Raleway, Courier.

#19 – Avant Garde

If you are looking for good presentation fonts, this geometric sans serif is the answer to your question. This typeface is based on the Avant Garde magazine logo and remains one of the most popular condensed sans serif options. Many brands use Avant Gard these days as part of their branding identity, such as Macy’s (lowercase usage), the Scottish rock band Travis, RE/MAX, among others.

Recommended font pairing: Helvetica Neue, Sentinel, Garamond, Neuzeit Grotesk.

#20 – DIN Mittelschrift

Our final typeface in this list is the DIN 1451 sans serif typeface, widely used in traffic signage and administrative/technical applications. Its denomination, Mittelschrift, comes from the German word for medium, which refers to the font weight. You can find it in Engschrift , which stands for condensed. 

Recommended font pairing: Open Sans, Didot, Helvetica Neue, Lucida Grande.

Keep in mind that if you are looking for a proper way how to end a presentation , working with graphics is much better than sticking with type, as you show extra care for the final element in your slide deck. 

Open Sans + Roboto

Didot + DIN Mittelschrift

Bodoni + Gill Sans

Rockwell + Bembo

Bebas Neue + Montserrat Light

Helvetica Neue + Garamond

Oswald + Lato

Baskerville + Montserrat

Lora + Poppins

Book Antiqua + Myriad Pro

Before concluding the technical aspects of this article on best presentation fonts, we want to mention some key elements that you should consider before delivering a presentation or printing it for physical format.

Working with accurate text si zing in presentations can make a difference in how the slides are perceived by the audience. First, let’s make one very valid clarification: a Point (pt, unit used in PowerPoint and other word processing software) equals 1.333 pixels, or we can say a pixel is 0.75 pt.

You can find multiple resources and rules on font sizing intended for web designers, so let’s resume the primary points here:

• Body text should remain 12 to 14pt for legibility. If the presentation is shown from afar, increase body size to 16pt.
• The ratio for headings and titles is twice as big as the body text.
• Subheadings should be between 3-4 pt smaller than headings to make a valid contrast but not compete with the body text.
• Keep an eye on leading , the space between lines of text. Double spacing makes it hard to read in most situations, so avoid it for the text body. 

Getting slides ready for print format

Remember what we mentioned above about not having your fonts installed on the computer? Well, this inconvenience can be easily solved by rastering type before leaving your home or exporting your presentation file. PowerPoint doesn’t offer a native option to do this, so if your presentation has sections that are bound to suffer from font issues, work with them as images, which can be exported from Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator. It is just like working with PowerPoint shapes , but you remain on the safe side of font compatibility issues. 

Word of advice : keep an editable copy instead of just the rastered version.

Color contrast and color testing

Accessibility is the number #1 rule to remember when working with text, as it enhances the performance of your visual communication tactics. In general, don’t work with pure white or pure black colors, since it induces eye strain whenever a spectator has to read your slides for a long while. You can work with color contrast resources such as WebAIM’s Contrast Checker .

If your presentation slides are going to be handed out in deliverable format, be sure to perform a color test before you bulk print the slides. Some colors can be misleading, especially in the conversion from RGB to CMYK color spaces. Also, some light grays may not be accurately printed if done with an inkjet printer. Take some extra time to ensure this process is done right, and avoid last-minute costly frustrations. 

If you need to purchase typefaces, opt for trustworthy marketplaces. Sites like MyFont.com offer an immense collection of font families available for you, plus extra services like WhatTheFont , their AI-based typeface recognition software, which allows you to scan and detect typefaces from documents, images, and more. It is extremely useful if you are looking for a typeface but cannot remember its name.

Alternatives: Fonts.com | Adobe Fonts | Google Fonts

Fontjoy.com

For those who seek to explore creative font pairing schemes, Fontjoy is the site to visit. It is a simple layout, in which you select the font for the Title, Subheading, and Body. You can randomly generate combinations based on the contrast between typeface styles, or start with a typeface you had in mind for one section – lock it – and click on the generate button. 

Keep in mind it has a limited number of typefaces, some of which we mentioned here may not be available.

Alternatives: fontpairings.com

When looking for inspiration to create visually attractive font pairings, Typ.io is a website intended for web font inspiration, meaning to guide designers with different font schemes by looking at the font’s name. 

You can look at some projects in detail, with their CSS code written for you, so you can analyze the font weight used or particular style details.

Typewar.com

Want to have fun while learning about font pairing? Well, an important part of that process is to learn by heart the most used typefaces. Typewar is a website that offers a quiz showing different characters in multiple typefaces, with the input to choose between two font families. It is ideal to practice classic typefaces, and you will increase your knowledge in design by a great deal if you practice 10 minutes a day.

Typescale.com

One crucial aspect of working with text is knowing how to scale it properly. Since readability is critical, you should know when and where to use each font size. Typescale is a website that is intended for web designers and can help convert typefaces from pixels to rem . How is this useful for presenters? Well, since we won’t dwell in pixels and other units besides points (pt), this tool is ideal to tell if a text is legible from distance at the current size you assigned, or whether you should upscale or downscale the body text to make a better contrast with the headings. 

Finally, we conclude this section by introducing Coolors , a palette generator tool that helps designers come up with beautiful color schemes for their work. As we discussed in our color theory for presentations article, it is important to keep an eye on the colors we manage as they contribute to the psychological impact the presentation has on the audience.

Get used to generating creative PowerPoint color palettes for each presentation to make them unique, or help your brand to tailor cooperative slides to the appropriate PowerPoint theme that matches the company’s logo. 

As you can see, getting ready to make a presentation isn’t just an easy feat that can be accomplished in minutes if you aim for custom-made solutions rather than sticking to PowerPoint templates . Increasing your knowledge of font pairing and its proper usage will certainly boost your performance as a presenter, making you less prone to a design faux-pas that diverts the attention from your content.

We recommend you to visit our tutorials on how to add fonts to PowerPoint and how to add fonts to Google Slides . We hope this guide brings light to a complex topic like working with design decisions in presentations and see you next time.

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10 Best Fonts for Presentations: A Comprehensive List

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Curious to know which fonts can transform your presentation from ordinary to extraordinary? There are many fonts capable of doing that but you need to choose the best font type for your presentation . So let’s get started:

10 Best Fonts for Presentations

Garamond, a classic serif font, is renowned for its timeless elegance and readability. With refined serifs and a well-balanced design, Garamond imparts a sense of sophistication to presentations. This font is an excellent choice when you want to convey a traditional and professional tone, creating a visually appealing and polished look for your slides.

Palatino, a classic serif font, exudes sophistication and readability. Its well-defined serifs and balanced letterforms contribute to an elegant and timeless aesthetic. Palatino is an excellent choice for presentations where a touch of traditional style and formality is desired, enhancing the visual appeal of your slides.

Proxima Nova:

Proxima Nova is a modern sans-serif font celebrated for its clean and versatile design. With a harmonious balance between rounded and straight letterforms, Proxima Nova presents a contemporary and professional appearance. Its adaptability makes it suitable for a wide range of presentation themes, ensuring a sleek and polished visual impression.

Segoe, a sans-serif font developed by Microsoft, is known for its clean and modern look. With rounded letterforms and balanced proportions, Segoe offers a friendly and approachable aesthetic, making it ideal for professional presentations. Its versatility and legibility across various screen sizes contribute to a seamless visual experience.

Corbel, another Microsoft font, is a clean and straightforward sans-serif typeface. With its minimalistic design and even spacing, Corbel ensures clarity and readability in presentations. Its modern appearance adds a touch of professionalism, making it a reliable choice for a clean and contemporary visual style.

Rockwell, a slab serif font, brings a bold and robust presence to presentations . With its thick and distinctive serifs, Rockwell conveys a sense of strength and impact. This font is an excellent choice when you want to emphasize key points and create a memorable visual impact in your slides.

Bentham, a serif font with classical influences, adds a touch of historical elegance to presentations. Its well-defined serifs and balanced letterforms create a refined and sophisticated look. Bentham is a suitable choice when you want to infuse your slides with a sense of tradition and formality.

Fonseca is a contemporary sans-serif font with a geometric influence. Its clean lines, rounded shapes, and generous spacing create a modern and friendly appearance. Fonseca is a versatile choice that brings a sense of freshness and simplicity to your presentation, ensuring both style and readability.

Bell MT, a classic serif font, is characterized by its timeless elegance and refined details. With well-crafted serifs and balanced letterforms, Bell MT adds a touch of sophistication to presentations. This font is an excellent choice when you want to convey a sense of tradition and professionalism.

Tahoma, a sans-serif font designed for on-screen legibility, combines clarity with a modern look. Its sturdy letterforms and even spacing enhance readability, making Tahoma a practical choice for presentations. The font’s neutrality ensures that your content remains accessible and easy to follow.

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10 Most Popular Fonts for Presentations

Raleway is a modern sans-serif font known for its clean and elegant appearance. With its thin, sleek lines, it exudes a contemporary and professional vibe, making it ideal for presentations. The minimalistic design ensures clarity and readability, enhancing the visual appeal of your slides.

Lato is a versatile sans-serif font recognized for its friendly and approachable style. Its balanced letterforms and open spacing contribute to easy readability, even in small font sizes. Lato’s warmth adds a touch of friendliness to your presentation while maintaining a professional and polished look.

Calibri, a default font in Microsoft Office, is widely chosen for presentations due to its clear and straightforward design. Its rounded shapes and moderate spacing result in a friendly yet professional aesthetic. Calibri is a safe and practical choice, ensuring that your content remains easily accessible to a broad audience.

Verdana is a sans-serif font designed for on-screen readability. Its bold and simple letterforms make it an excellent choice for presentations, especially when projected. The generous spacing between characters enhances legibility, ensuring that your audience can effortlessly follow your content, even from a distance.

Georgia, a serif font, brings a touch of sophistication to presentations. Its robust letterforms and distinct serifs make it suitable for conveying a classic and formal tone. Georgia is an excellent choice when you want to add a bit of traditional elegance to your slides while maintaining readability.

Poppins is a contemporary sans-serif font with a geometric feel. Its rounded letterforms and ample spacing create a friendly and modern look, making it well-suited for a variety of presentation styles. Poppins add a touch of personality to your slides while ensuring clarity and visual appeal.

Coolvetica:

Coolvetica is a stylish and edgy sans-serif font that injects a sense of creativity into your presentations. With its bold letterforms and unique character shapes, Coolvetica is perfect for conveying a modern and unconventional vibe. It’s an excellent choice when you want your presentation to stand out with a touch of artistic flair.

Roboto, designed for Google, is a versatile sans-serif font that combines neutrality with modern aesthetics. Its clean lines and balanced proportions contribute to a professional and contemporary look, making it suitable for a wide range of presentation topics. Roboto excels in delivering a clean and polished visual impression to your audience.

Helvetica is a versatile sans-serif font known for its clean and modern design. Its neutral and balanced letterforms make it a timeless choice for presentations across various themes. Helvetica provides a professional and straightforward appearance, ensuring clarity and readability in your slides. Its simplicity allows for easy integration into a wide range of design styles.

Avenir, a contemporary sans-serif font, combines elegance with modernity. With its rounded letterforms and well-proportioned design, Avenir offers a sophisticated and approachable look for presentations. The font’s versatility allows it to adapt seamlessly to different visual styles, making it a popular choice for creating polished and professional slides with a touch of modern flair.

Factors to Consider When Choosing Fonts

Clear legibility:.

Ensure your chosen fonts are easy on the eyes. Opt for clear, readable typefaces to prevent any visual hiccups, allowing your content to be effortlessly absorbed by your audience.

Visual Consistency:

Stick to a consistent font style throughout your slides. Choosing a clear distinction between titles and body text maintains a visual uniformity that guides your audience smoothly through your presentation.

Strategic Contrast:

Create visual interest by smartly pairing fonts. Use bold, attention-grabbing typefaces for headers, complemented by more subtle, easy-to-read fonts for the body. Striking the right balance adds a touch of sophistication without overwhelming your audience.

Brand Alignment:

Align your fonts with your brand identity. Consistent use of brand-appropriate typefaces reinforces a professional image and helps with brand recognition, ensuring your presentation resonates with authenticity.

Universal Accessibility:

Prioritize fonts that enhance accessibility for all. Choose designs that are clear and legible, considering factors like color contrast and font size to ensure inclusivity across various devices and audiences.

How to Install Custom Fonts in PowerPoint

Step 1: download the custom font.

• Visit a reputable website offering a range of custom fonts, both free and paid.
• Explore the font collection and pick the ones that suit your preferences.
• Download the font files in a compatible format, such as .TTF or .OTF.

Step 2: Incorporate the Custom Font

Both Mac and Windows have different ways of incorporating fonts, let’s see both of the ways:

How to Install Custom Fonts in PowerPoint For Windows:

a. Extract the font files from any compressed folders, such as .zip.

b. Right-click on each font file and choose “Install.”

How to Install Custom Fonts in PowerPoint For Mac:

a. Launch Font Book, the default font management application on macOS.

b. Drag and drop the font files into the Font Book window.

c. The fonts will automatically install, becoming accessible in PowerPoint.

Step 3: Reboot PowerPoint

Close and reopen PowerPoint to ensure the newly installed fonts are recognized and ready for use.

Step 4: Implement Custom Fonts in PowerPoint

• Open the PowerPoint presentation where you wish to employ the custom fonts.
• Select the text box or text element you want to format.
• Navigate to the “Home” tab on the PowerPoint ribbon, and locate the “Font” section.
• Click on the drop-down menu for “Font” and opt for the custom font you want to apply.

You will be done with installing the custom font in PowerPoint.

Frequently Asked Questions:

The best font for presentations is often considered to be a sans-serif font like Arial or Helvetica. These fonts are clean, easy to read, and work well on slides, ensuring clarity and professionalism.

A good font combination for a presentation involves pairing a sans-serif font for titles and headers with a serif font for body text. For example, pairing Arial with Times New Roman can create a visually appealing and balanced look, enhancing readability and engagement.

The best fonts for PowerPoint 2023 are Raleway, Lato, Calibri, and Verdana. These fonts are standard choices, providing a modern and clean aesthetic for your slides.

The font in a presentation matters significantly as it affects readability and audience engagement. Choosing a clear and professional font ensures that your message is conveyed effectively without distractions, helping to maintain the audience’s focus on the content.

Some popular newspaper fonts include Times New Roman, Georgia, and Garamond. These fonts are classic, legible, and convey a sense of tradition, making them well-suited for the printed page.

Professional fonts often include Arial, Helvetica, Calibri, and Garamond. These fonts are widely accepted in business and academic settings for their clarity, readability, and timeless appeal, making them suitable for a variety of documents, presentations, and other professional materials.

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30 Best PowerPoint Fonts for Powerful Presentations

Fonts in PowerPoint are a crucial design element for creating effective presentations. Choosing the right style, size, and color is essential for readability and visual appeal. It’s important to maintain consistency throughout your slides so everything looks professional and on point.

Once you’ve chosen a typeface, ensure readability through appropriate contrast between text and background. Consider size and proper alignment, as well as formatting options like bold or italics to emphasize key points. Don’t forget accessibility and font variety so everyone can enjoy your hard work with little to no problems!

Selecting and using fonts wisely in PowerPoint is essential to enhance the overall quality of your presentation. Prioritize readability and uniformity while aligning font choices with your content and audience. This creates an impactful, visually pleasing slide deck.

Best PowerPoint Fonts for Your Next Presentation

This sophisticated modern typeface from Yukita Creative is an excellent choice for fashion-oriented projects. Its graceful, slender letterforms lend themselves beautifully to branding and logo design.

With its low legibility height, it’s equally suitable for web design, advertising, and various communication materials. Supports 37 languages and includes OTF, TTF, and WOFF files.

Download Gullia

2. Oliviar Sans Italic Family

Inspired by geometrical fonts and humanist sans serifs, this font family by Adam Fathony consists of 7 styles (Thin, Ultralight, Light, Regular, Semibold, Bold, Black) and different weights (from Thin [100] to Bold [900]). Ideal for minimalist and brutalist themes.

Download Oliviar Sans Italic Family

3. GROTESKA

With influences from popular Swiss designs, this minimal sans-serif from Designova is clear and spartan by nature . You will get a total of 14 fonts spreading between 7 weights, featuring 7 uprights and matching italics for each weight. There’s also extended language support for your convenience. Contains OTF, TTF, and web fonts (all EOT, SVG, WOFF included).

Download GROTESKA

4. Ethos Nova

Introducing this sleek, neo-geometric sans-serif typeface family comprised of12 meticulously crafted fonts. Designed with precision and equipped with robust OpenType features, each weight offers extensive language support, encompassing Western European and Central European character sets, totaling 312 glyphs.

Whether you’re working on graphics, text presentations, websites, print materials, or corporate identities, this versatile typeface will deliver clean, minimalist results that wow!

Note: try increasing letter-spacing for uppercase characters when designing logos, labels, and headlines.

Download Ethos Nova

This functional modern-grotesk font from UnioCS was inspired by the aesthetics of 1950’s Swiss rationalism. Featuring a monolinear solid design and a fusion of sharp and rounded curves, it presents a fresh take on the classic grotesque style while maintaining exceptional legibility – even when used in small sizes.

Rooted in rationalist principles, its style highlights its balanced variations. Ideal for anything requiring a professional flair, such as book covers, business cards, PowerPoint presentations, and logos.

Download Argon

6. Sherika Font Family

Simple, legible, and warm, this sans serif font family from Seniors_Studio consists of 7 weights plus matching italics. The download file contains 14 styles (7 uprights and matching italics), 232 glyphs, and OpenType features, together with ligatures.

Download Sherika Font Family

A neo-grotesque typeface exuding a clean, enduring aesthetic. Ideal for crafting logotypes, branding elements, headlines, corporate identities, and marketing materials across web, digital, and print platforms.

By adjusting letter spacing, it can transform into the ideal choice for creating minimalistic headlines and logotypes. Pack contains 300 glyphs, handcrafted OpenType features, and extended language support.

Download Helixa

8. Univa Nova

Drawing inspiration from the Swiss design heritage, this font pays homage to the original branding projects that defined an era. It works great for an array of creative applications, including graphic design, text presentation, web development, print materials, and display purposes.

You will receive a total of 16 fonts having 8 weights (Hairline, Thin, Light, Regular, Medium, SemiBold, Bold, Heavy) as well as Italic versions of each weight.

Download Univa Nova

9. JUST Sans

Warm, open, and expressive, this geometric typeface features open characters, a generous width, and an elegant contemporary feel with sharp, angled terminals.

Don’t underestimate its minimal aesthetic: it’s a workhorse with 7 weights, complete Latin extended language support, accurate hand-adjusted kerning, and a variable version for maximum adaptability.

Aside from legibility on displayed on screens, feel free to apply this endearing font on logos, headlines, paragraph text, user interfaces (UI), signage , packaging, posters, new media, architecture, and fashion.

Download JUST Sans

10. Architect

Meet this engaging digital typeface from epdesigns . Inspired by the nostalgic charm of early personal computers. This font is tailor-made for creating impactful headlines, logos, layouts, and content, adding a touch of retro appeal to your designs.

Architect effortlessly complements a variety of fonts, making it a versatile choice that seamlessly integrates with any project you’re working on.

Download Architect

Embodying confidence, showmanship, and speed, this bold racing font is all about limitless creative potential. From crafting logos and flyers to designing posters, headlines, sports-related materials, and even dynamic video content – let it fuel your concepts with energy and flair.

Download Pulse

12. Mammoth

If you’re tackling mammoth projects, look no further than this generously proportioned sans-serif. It offers both Regular and Outlined versions, along with lowercase letter options for each, allowing you to create original, attention-grabbing works.

From branding, photography, event invitations, to inspirational quotes, blog headers, posters, ads, and web design, this versatile typeface will be your go-to choice moving forward.

Download Mammoth

Looking for an elegant sans serif with incredible versatility? This typeface will not only capture attention but also elevate your works to new heights. Its applicability extends to fashion, packaging, branding, magazine layouts, headlines, social media posts, invitations, etc..

Plus, it boasts a collection of exquisite ligatures that will infuse charm into your designs!

Download Oyster

Inspired by the iconic magazine ads of the 70s and 80s, this font is set to become your ultimate choice for marketing, advertising, editorials, and branding. Craft attention-grabbing headlines that call for meticulous tracking. Download contains upper and lowercase letters, ensuring brilliant performance in both spacious and compact layouts.

Download Gnarly

15. Spring Melody

Featuring elegant curves, precise kerning, and sharp edges, this humanist typeface comes highly recommended for crafting vintage-inspired concepts.

Try it on branding, packaging, social media visuals, wedding invitations, ad materials, and editorial layouts. With its unmistakable charm, this typeface is sure to imbue your creations with a touch of extravagance!

Download Spring Melody

Take a captivating journey – not just for yourself but also for your audiences – back to the vibrant spirit of the 60s and 70s with this bold retro serif.

What distinguishes it are its gentle, rounded corners and delightful, flowing curves. Tailor-made for modern-day designers, you will find that you can’t get enough of all things vintage after using it!

Download Rolla

17. Grayson

This art deco typeface was influenced by the stylish store signs that adorned the streets of London, New York, and other bustling metropolises during the 1940s.

With its clean lines, effortless readability, and unforgettable letterforms, it’s an ideal choice for branding. The font pack includes both OTF and TTF versions, ensuring flexibility and ease of use.

Download Grayson

18. Isabella

Minimalist, elegant, and pristine – this modern sans radiates sophistication. Allow it to grace your logos, titles, and invitations, among others. It also complements script typefaces seamlessly, allowing for flexible design combinations.

The pack contains an extensive set of features, encompassing uppercase and lowercase characters, ligatures, alternates, numerals, as well as a rich assortment of punctuation and symbols.

Download Isabella

19. Redhawk

Let the details speak for itself in this cutting-edge futuristic font tailored for sci-fi and tech-themed projects. The possibilities are as limitless as the future it represents. With its minimalist aesthetic and unique letterforms, it’s fitting for a wide range of applications, such as labels, posters, branding, cinematic works, magazines, packaging, books, and video games.

Download Redhawk

20. Golden Hooge

This typeface from Aqeel-Art draws inspiration from the renowned minimalist logo design. With it, you can effortlessly craft beautiful templates, brochures, videos, advertisements, branding materials, logos, invitations, and more. PUA Encoded and includes multilingual support. Compatible with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Corel Draw.

Download Golden Hooge

21. Basted Club

With influences from the typography style of old nightclubs, this vintage font family exudes a classic appeal with its robust, steadfast letterforms. Comprising of Regular, Medium, Semi Bold, Bold, and Black variations, this font is a versatile choice for tackling anything that needs a clean but bold visual impact. You will get OTF and TTF formats.

Download Basted Club

22. Next Sphere

Andikafezco gives you this super extended, futuristic display font family in 9 styles (Thin, Extra Light, Light, Regular, Medium, Semi Bold, Bold, Extra Bold, and Black). Combine 2 or 3 looks to see impressive results. It’s best used on themes that focus on sci-fi, high-fashion, architecture, brutalist, tech, and spartan vibes.

Download Next Sphere

23. Twinton

Crisp and minimalist, this unique font is handmade for contemporary designs. Crafted for maximum legibility, it allows your content to make a bold statement with ease. You’ll be confident showing it off on headlines, business cards, thumbnails, social media graphics, posters, and cover designs. Use it to elevate your design game today.

Download Twinton

A captivating serif display font that absolutely refuses to blend into the background. Unlike fonts that opt for subtlety, this bold, dynamic font radiates extroverted energy.

You’ll have access to both Bold and Regular variations for convenience. It’s an excellent choice for wedding invitations, magazine layouts, book covers, packaging designs, websites, user-friendly mobile apps, logos, and more.

Download Avalar

Presenting a contemporary yet refined font characterized by its sleek lines and graceful curves. With 6 different weights, it introduces timeless beauty and sophistication – be it branding, web design, or print. Its exceptional legibility renders it appropriate for both display and body text, so you achieve clear and poignant communication.

Download Amenti

26. Estrella

With its graceful curves and precise lines, this contemporary sans serif will inject a touch of sophistication into any project. You can’t go wrong with its professional and polished aesthetic that comes in 6 weights (Thin, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, and Black).

And because it remains legible whether used on headlines or body text, you can rest easy knowing your logos, websites, business cards, posters, and editorials are in good hands. Sleek, stylish, and highly elegant, it will surely set your work apart from the competition.

Download Estrella

Boasting a contemporary, exquisite, and uncluttered look, this modern typeface will definitely add a sense of whimsy into every project. Its fresh, straightforward lines imbue a timeless quality, while its graceful curves deliver a distinctive visual allure.

It’s ideal for branding, product packaging, websites, and logos. However, feel free to experiment and see just where this typeface will take you!

Download Wanafi

28. Endzone Express

Don’t settle for the ordinary when you can have this sporty serif. amp up your game and get ready to express your active, bold side with its geometric lines and thick, robust presence.

See it perform its best on team jerseys, motivational posters, and sports-themed branding materials. Unleash your creativity with this exceptional font that perfectly embodies the essence of triumph!

Download Endzone Express

29. Northura

Challenge your perception of conventional typography with this ultramodern sans-serif. With a staggering variety of 30 weights, it seamlessly blends minimalism, aesthetics, and readability, providing you with precise control over your design.

While it excels in minimalist and futuristic contexts, it’s also an excellent option for contemporary, travel, business, and sports-related projects.

Download Northura

30. Overdrive

Give your works the feel of Italian racing using this automobile-inspired font. Radiating sheer elegance, it provides generous spacing for use on logotypes, headlines, presentations, and promotional materials. It will also look gorgeous on minimalist and science-fiction themes. Get it today and rev up your imagination!

Download Overdrive

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10 Best fonts to use in your next PowerPoint presentation

• Written by: Elly Hughes
• Categories: PowerPoint design
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The design choices we make in our presentations – the colours, the icons, the photography and illustrations – all form a kind of shorthand through which our audiences recognise our brand and get a feel for the message we’re aiming to communicate. The same goes for the fonts we use. Fonts have as big an impact on design style as the visuals. Beautiful photography and well-designed icons can all be undermined by a poorly-chosen typeface. You need to use a font that aligns with the rest of your design style, and with the personality you’re trying to convey. You need a font with the right ‘voice.’

But how do we pick one? Before we get into our recommendations for 10 of the best presentation fonts, let’s run through some of the questions you can ask to help you decide.

Is it a Windows-standard font?

Before we get started this is probably the most important question to ask is if your font should be Windows-standard.

Free download: If you’re not sure what is Windows-standard and what isn’t, then  download this list of Windows-standard fonts for your reference.

We’ll have a look at custom fonts later in this article, but one last question to ask is if the font you intend to use is Windows-standard. Why does this matter? Well, if you make a beautiful presentation using a custom font and then send it to your colleague who doesn’t have the font installed, their version of the presentation will be a huge mess of mis-sized default fonts that isn’t really fit for purpose.

So, if you’re going to be using your presentation on multiple machines, you need something that will work on all of them – you need a Windows-standard font.

And, in case you were wondering, the ten we recommend here are all on that list.

Are you choosing a font for headings or body text?

The first thing to consider is where your text will be used – does it need to be easily readable in longer paragraphs and smaller sizes? Or can you afford to go bigger? Are you looking for a larger, more impactful slide title?

Whether your font is for heading or body text will help inform your answer to the next question…

Serif or sans serif?

Serif fonts have little ticks or ‘wings’ at the end of their lines, and are usually associated with serious, business-like, intellectual content, whereas sans serif fonts – like this one – have no marks on the ends of their lines, and are usually seen as modern, sleek and clean.

General wisdom is that serif fonts are better for print and for body text, as the serifs lead the eye from one character to the next like joined handwriting. Alternatively, sans serif fonts are better for titles and text displayed on a screen. But these are not hard and fast rules! A popular idea is to choose one of each, perhaps titles will be sans serif and body text will be serif, but it’s up to you – choose what feels right for your brand. Do you want to appeal to tradition, to intellectual weight with a serif font, or do you want your text to feel modern, to speak of technology and progress with a sans serif choice? Which leads to the final consideration…

How much familiarity do you want?

Many of the most popular typefaces already have well established voices. Everyone knows Times New Roman is serious, respectable, reliable. Everyone knows Arial is clear, no-nonsense, professional. If you want your audience to feel the familiarity of these tried and tested fonts, easily done! Or do you want to escape the familiar, be a little bit unique and memorable with a font your audience hasn’t already seen that day?

Once you have the answers to these questions, and have decided on the ‘voice’ you want to convey, you are finally ready to start searching for your font! Read on for our recommendations of 10 of the best fonts you can use for your next presentation.

10 best presentation fonts

1. garamond.

‘Garamond’ actually refers to a style of font, rather than one font in particular. Some examples you may have heard of include Adobe Garamond, Monotype Garamond and Garamond ITC. All of these fonts are slightly different, but all have their origins in the work of Claude Garamond, who designed the original punch cuts in the 1500s, making Garamond fonts some of the oldest around.

Prior to Claude Garamond’s work, fonts were designed to mimic the handwriting of scribes. Garamond’s typefaces however (there are 34 attributed to him), were designed in the Roman style, with the letters’ ascenders vertical and the crossbar of the letter ‘e’ horizontal, instead of slanted as in earlier calligraphic fonts. The letters were designed this way to increase legibility in print, which is what makes Garamond fonts such a great choice for body text. Such a great choice in fact, that the entire Harry Potter series is printed in Adobe Garamond. Outside of print, Garamond fonts have been used in the logos of numerous brands, including Rolex and Abercrombie and Fitch, and giants Google and Apple.

With their rich history and elegant readability, you can be confident that a Garamond font will bring a timeless sophistication to your slides, while keeping your text legible.

2. Palatino

Palatino was designed by Hermann Zapf in 1949. Based on the type styles of the Italian Renaissance, Palatino draws influence from calligraphy, and is in fact named after master calligrapher Giambattista Palatino – a contemporary of Claude Garamond. Zapf intended Palatino for use in headings, advertisements and printing. More specifically, it was designed to remain legible when printed on low quality paper, printed at small size or viewed at a distance.

Palatino Linotype is the version of the font included with Microsoft products, and has been altered slightly from the original for optimum display on screens. Book Antiqua, also a Microsoft default font, is very similar, almost impossible to tell from Palatino Linotype.

Both of these fonts are good choices for body text – a little unusual, they will set your slides apart in a sea of Arial and Times New Roman, while with their airy counters and smooth, calligraphic lines, maintaining elegance and readability.

Verdana was designed by Matthew Carter for Microsoft in 1996, deliberately crafted for use on computer screens. The letters are widely spaced, with wide counters and tall lowercase letters, making this font extremely readable, especially when displayed at small sizes. Verdana is also nearly ubiquitous, it has been included with all versions of Windows and Office since its creation. One survey estimates it is available on 99.7% of Windows computers, and 98.05% of Macs. On the one hand, this makes it a very safe bet – you are almost guaranteed your presentation will appear as you intended on all devices, but on the other hand, you may not stand out from the crowd as much as you may like!

You can’t argue with its legibility though. Verdana is an excellent font to use for small text, for example, to keep your footnotes, references and disclaimers readable. Or, for a safer choice, Verdana’s unobtrusive, effortlessly legible characters will keep your audience’s attention on what you have said, not the font you’ve used to say it.

If you’ve used a Windows computer, used Skype, played on an Xbox 360 or just seen the Microsoft logo, you have seen a font from the Segoe family. Microsoft uses Segoe fonts for its logos and marketing materials, and Segoe UI has been the default operating system font since Windows Vista. This is all down to its beautiful simplicity, and on-screen legibility. Similarly to Verdana, Segoe fonts look perfect on screens and at small sizes, and are warm and inviting while maintaining the airy, aspirational feel of technology and progress. Unlike Verdana though – which has wide spaces and heavier letters – Segoe fonts are also a great choice for titles and headers.

Another fun bonus from the Segoe font family is the expansive set of symbols and icons it offers. From the insert tab in PowerPoint, click symbol, and change the symbol font to either Segoe UI Symbol, or Segoe UI Emoji, and marvel at the reams and reams of symbols to choose from. There are shapes, arrows, musical notes, mathematical notation, scientific notation, there are animals, buildings, food, Mahjong tiles, Fraktur letters, I Ching hexagrams… Likely any symbol you could possibly want is in there!

So for easy to read body text, light, elegant headers, or a quick and easy way to bring just about any icon you can think of into your presentation, the Segoe font family is a perfect choice.

5. Franklin Gothic

What is it that makes a font ‘gothic?’ There’s certainly nothing about Franklin Gothic that speaks of bats in belfries or doomed lovers wandering the Yorkshire moors! Well, confusingly, when describing fonts ‘Gothic’ can mean completely opposite things – it is sometimes used to refer to a Medieval-style, blackletter font, or conversely, it can be used as a synonym for the clean, geometric, sans serif fonts that began their rise to prominence in the early 19 th century. And that’s certainly the category Franklin Gothic fits into.

Designed by Morris Fuller for the American Type Founders in 1902 and named after the American printer and Founding Father Benjamin Franklin, Franklin Gothic is a classic American font that has been described as ‘square-jawed and strong-armed, yet soft-spoken.’ With its wide range of weights and widths, and interesting design details (take a look at the uppercase Q and lowercase g for some beautiful, unusual curves, and the uppercase A and M for subtly varying line weights), Franklin Gothic will look strong and approachable as your headings, and classy and legible as your body text.

Candara was designed by Gary Munch, and released with Windows Vista in 2008. It is part of a family of six Microsoft fonts, all beginning with the letter C (Calibri, Cambria, Consolas, Corbel and Constantia), that were all optimised for use with Microsoft’s ClearType rendering system.

The most interesting thing about Candara, and what makes it such a beautiful font to use, is the influence of architecture on its design. If you look closely at the letters’ ascenders, you will notice an entasis at their ends, which means there is a slight convex curve towards the ends of the lines – a feature best known from classical architecture. Columns built by ancient Greek, Roman, Incan, Aztec and Chinese empires were built with this convex curve, a particularly famous example being the columns of the Parthenon in Athens. Historians believe columns were built in this way to give an impression of greater strength, to correct for the visual illusion that very tall, straight columns appear to bow inwards as they rise.

And the architectural influence doesn’t end there, Candara’s diagonal lines – best seen in the capital X, N and A – have been designed with unusual ogee curves. Most often seen in Gothic arches from 13 th and 14 th century Britain, an ogee curve is part convex, part concave, forming a shallow S shape as it rises. Two ogee curves meeting in the middle form an arch that rises to a point – like Candara’s capital A.

These entases and ogee curves are what makes this font pleasingly unusual. At first glance, it is a standard, easy-to-read sans serif that looks crisp and clear on screen, but on closer inspection, Candara has some interesting design details that set it apart. Candara is perhaps not the most serious looking font, but if you’d like something slightly unusual, but still professional and perfectly legible, consider Candara.

Similarly to Garamond, Bodoni refers not to a single font, but to a family of typefaces inspired by the centuries old work of a master typographer. Giambattista Bodoni was an extremely successful master printer who lived and worked in the Italian city of Parma through the late 18 th and early 19 th century. Along with a French typographer named Firmin Didot, Bodoni was responsible for developing the ‘New Face’ style of lettering, characterised by extreme contrast between thick and razor thin lines.

You will have seen this in action if you have ever glanced at a fashion magazine. Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle all print their names in a Bodoni font. In fact, these fonts are so prevalent in fashion graphic design that they have become a shorthand for the elegance and refinement the fashion world idealises.

The sharp lines and smooth curves of these fonts have been compared to the precise geometries of fabric patterns, and their delicate, graceful forms afford them a sophisticated femininity. This delicacy also make these fonts perfect for overlaying photographs. You will notice from the fashion magazine covers how the titles maintain their presence, but don’t overpower the photograph beneath. You can use this to great effect in your own designs; if you need to layer text over photographs, Bodoni fonts could be a stylish and sophisticated answer.

Best used in headings displayed at large sizes where contrasting line weights will have maximum impact, Bodoni fonts will instantly instil your design with an effortless, timeless elegance. Bodoni himself wrote that the beauty of type lies in “conformity without ambiguity, variety without dissonance, and equality and symmetry without confusion.” Bodoni fonts have all those things in abundance, and are some of the most beautiful fonts you can choose to use.

If Bodoni fonts are just that bit too extreme, try Bell MT instead. They have similar roots – both Bodoni and Bell fonts were influenced by the work of French typographer Fermin Didot, and have the same ‘New Face’ style contrast between thick and thin lines, just to a lesser extent with Bell fonts.

Designed in 1788 by the punch cutter Richard Austin, commissioned by the publisher John Bell, Bell fonts share similarities with Didot style fonts, but also with softer, rounder Roman fonts of the time such as Baskerville. The influence of flowing, cursive style fonts such as Baskerville can be seen in letters such as the uppercase Q and K, and the italic Y and z , which all have some beautiful, unusual curves. In fact, Bell MT is particularly attractive in italic, almost script-like while maintaining legibility. This makes it an excellent choice for sub-headings, as a softer counterpart to a sans serif heading. Or use it for quotes and testimonials, set in a beautiful Bell italic they will be inviting and authentic, as well as clear and readable.

Coming from an indigenous Salishan language, Tahoma is one of the original Native American names for Mount Rainier in the US state of Washington.

Tahoma the font however was designed by the British typographer Matthew Carter working for Microsoft, and was released with Windows 95. It is a very close cousin of Verdana, but though similar, Tahoma is a little narrower and more tightly spaced than Verdana, giving it a more slender, slightly more formal feel. It is another example of a font that was designed specifically for screen use, meaning it will look good at a wide range of sizes, and on a wide range of screens, perfect if you are making a presentation that will need to display properly on multiple devices.

In fact, perfect clarity is what sets Tahoma apart from some similar sans serif fonts. The image below shows the characters uppercase I (eye), lowercase l (ell) and number 1 (one) written in four popular sans serif fonts (from left to right) Century Gothic, Calibri, Gill Sans and Tahoma. Notice how in every font but Tahoma, at least two characters are indistinguishable. Gill Sans, for example, is a disaster here. It’s unlikely you’ll ever need to write these three characters in quick succession, but for scientific, technical or mathematical content, clear distinction between these characters can be very important – and Tahoma gives you that.

So with its easy to read, screen friendly design and readily distinguishable characters, Tahoma is an ideal choice for the slightly more formal, but still approachable, scientific or technical presentation.

Designed by Jeremy Tankard and released in 2005, like Candara Corbel was also designed to work well with Microsoft’s ClearType rendering system, meaning it is specifically designed to work well on screens. Tankard described his aim when designing Corbel as ‘to give an uncluttered and clean appearance on screen,’ and describes the font as ‘legible, clear, and functional at small sizes.’ All of these things are important boxes to tick when you’re looking for a presentation font!

Corbel is a little more serious than Candara, again in Tankard’s words: ‘functional but not bland,’ designed to be ‘less cuddly, more assertive.’ The dots above the i’s and j’s for example are square, not rounded. The tail of the uppercase Q is straight and horizontal, not a whimsical curve. This makes Corbel a good choice for more serious or technical content, it is legible and without excessive embellishment, yet not characterless or overused.

One of the most interesting design details with Corbel is the fact that with this font, numbers are lowercase. What does this mean? Take a look at the image below, where you can see a comparison of how the numbers 0-9 appear in Corbel with how they appear in another popular sans serif font, Segoe UI. Notice how the Corbel numbers don’t line up exactly? This is know as lowercase or old-style numerals.

The purpose of this is to improve how numbers look when they form part of body text – they are a more natural fit with lowercase lettering. Few fonts have this option (for a serif option offering lowercase numbers, consider Georgia, also a Windows standard font), meaning Corbel can make a for a very unique choice. It will be both legible and readable, and its unusual numbers will add a unique and pleasing design touch to your slides.

What about custom fonts?

Sometimes what we want is not the familiar, the comforting, the Arial and the Times New Roman, sometimes we just want something different . This is your opportunity to step into the almost infinite world of custom fonts. Here you can find fonts to fit almost any imaginable need. From timeless and elegant and crisp and futuristic, to ornate scripts and decorative novelties, there will be a custom font for you.

But a word of warning on non-system fonts – custom fonts can be a powerful, attractive component of your presentation design, but if used incorrectly, they can also be its undoing.

A custom font will only appear in your presentation if it is played on a device with that font installed . On any other device, PowerPoint will replace your beautiful, carefully planned custom font with one of the system defaults, and this can have disastrous consequences for your design.

If your presentation is going to be built and presented exclusively from the same device you shouldn’t have a problem, but if multiple devices or operating systems are involved, or if you intend to share your presentation for others to use, to ensure your fonts survive the jump it is safer to stay in the realms of the system default fonts. There you can be confident your carefully crafted designs will stay exactly as you envisaged them, and you can concentrate on delivering the very best presentation.

You can find a useful PDF here detailing which fonts are available on all platforms for maximum compatibility.

Whatever font you do choose for your next PowerPoint presentation, ask yourself two questions:

• Does this font have the right ‘voice’ for your brand?
• Is it easy to read?

If the answer to both of the above is yes, then you are on to a winner. You know best what fits with your brand, and if a font captures your unique voice, and makes your slides easy for your audience to read, you are one step closer to that perfect presentation.

Further reading

For more advice on choosing the best font for your next presentation, and then making the very best of it in your design, take a look at our other articles:

• 10 typography tips and tricks to get you started
• Advanced typography in PowerPoint
• https://www.wired.co.uk/gallery/futura-font-on-the-moon-christopher-burke-book
• https://fontmeme.com/famous-logos-created-with-futura-font/
• https://cei.org/blog/adobe-garamond-harry-potter-books-not-character-font
• https://www.myfonts.com/fonts/itc/franklin-gothic/
• https://study.com/academy/lesson/entasis-definition-architecture-architects.html
• https://study.com/academy/lesson/ogee-arches-definition-construction.html
• http://www.eyemagazine.com/feature/article/through-thick-and-think-fashion-and-type
• https://www.quora.com/Why-don%E2%80%99t-lowercase-and-uppercase-numbers-exist
• https://typographica.org/on-typography/microsofts-cleartype-font-collection-a-fair-and-balanced-review/
• https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/typography/cleartype/clear-type-font-collection
• In addition – Wikipedia pages for each font in the list were used

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We use GT Walsheim as our corporate font (web, print)(which one has to pay for), but because it’s not a Windows standard font we actually use Segoe UI in our presentations.

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What is the name of font you use on this website for writing information ..I want this font

It’s GT Walsheim .

Wow that was good but maybe add Mali to the best fonts for google slides and docs

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See above in the comments… GT Walsheim

Loved it. Thanks a lot Bright Carbon team

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See comments above – GT Walsheim, which is a paid font, and not great for presentations as it isn’t on many machines.

Thanks, this helped me with my school presentation!

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50+ Best Fonts for PowerPoint (PPT Fonts) 2024

When designing a PowerPoint presentation to deliver a business project, pitch, or portfolio, one of the key elements that you’ll spend your time deciding on is a font, or set of fonts, to use for your headings, captions, and text bodies.

Although it may seem like a simple decision, the typeface you use has the potential to change the entire feel of your presentation, so it’s imperative to choose wisely!

The bad news is that there are hundreds of thousands of fonts out there, and it’s impossible to test each and every one of them. The good news? We’ve done the hard yards for you and created a list of the top options available, and they’re all waiting for you to download and use at the click of a button.

Read on for some of the best fonts for PowerPoint!

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Hempa sans geometric font for powerpoint.

Hempa Sans is a beautiful geometric font that features a set of letters with a clean-cut design. It also has subtle stylistic elements to give your typography a very attractive look and feel. It’s ideal for designing both headings and body text in your slideshows. The font family features 16 styles of fonts.

Visby CF – Geometric Font Family for PowerPoint

Visby is another geometric font family that has a clean and professional letter design. This font is ideal for crafting an entire presentation with easily readable text. There are 8 font weights and obliques included in this font family.

Versanity PPT Font

Versanity is one of the best fonts for PowerPoint presentations. It features a delicate and elegant design that feels right at home in strictly professional settings. Use it confidently in your upcoming presentation, and allow yourself to be astonished by the result produced.

Streamline Moderne PPT Font

Check out Streamline Moderne, an elegant and modern serif font that will add a nice vintage flair to your presentation. It offers a gorgeous, sleek design, uppercase and lowercase letters, and a range of features that are sure to take your PowerPoint up a notch.

Geotrica PPT Font

Geotrica is a modern sans-serif font family that comes with a range of weights and equips you with four typeface styles. Whether you need it to stylize the body text or headings in your PowerPoint presentation, Geotrica is a font worth investing in.

Kaelia PPT Font

If you are putting together a branding presentation, you will absolutely love Kaelia, a simple yet stylish sans-serif font that works perfectly in both large and small sizes. It’s one of the best ppt fonts on our list!

Preface PPT Font

The next in our list of the best fonts for PowerPoint is the modern and simplistic Preface, a fresh sans serif typeface designed for professional presentations that will engage your audience without drawing them away from the content! It comes in three different weights and can be used in any size.

Rustyne PowerPoint Font

Next up we have Rustyne, another authentically hand-drawn typeface but this time with a rustic brushed look that makes it ideal for a creative presentation for a new business or project. This lovely script font comes with full uppercase and lowercase characters plus a range of numbers, symbols, and alternates.

Highline PowerPoint Font

If you’re searching for a cute, feminine calligraphy style font for your next PowerPoint presentation, consider the Highline typeface, which offers a beautiful script with an elegant and creative feel and includes a wealth of ligatures and alternates for you to choose from.

Rollgates Fabulous PPT Font

Our list of the best fonts for PowerPoint features a number of vintage options, but when it comes to choosing our favorite, Rollsgates Fabulous definitely takes the cake. We wholeheartedly recommend you try it out for any corporate presentation purpose.

Washington Fabulous PPT Font

Washington is another amazing typeface for PowerPoint presentations that’s sure to impress your clients. It has a warm and friendly appeal that will instantly transform your dull, everyday PowerPoint into a presentation worth appreciating.

Getcode Pro PPT Font

If you’re looking to create a professional presentation that looks stylish but not flashy, Getcode Pro is the best choice for you. It’s a slab serif font with a modern design fitting to a pool of business and corporate projects. Get it today!

Walton Elegant PPT Font

Another top-notch font to consider for PowerPoint presentations is Walton. The typeface can be optimized for body text, or headlines, and is easily one of the most used PowerPoint fonts when it comes to preparing ppts for creative industries.

Bale Belly PowerPoint Font

Bale Belly is a cute handwritten font duo that’s great for a school project or kid-friendly presentation and includes a clean sans serif typeface with upper and lowercase characters as well as a corresponding calligraphy font that features lowercase letters and a range of stylistic alternates.

Lemonade Duo PPT Font

A set of matching script and serif fonts, the Lemonade typeface package includes a stylish, handwritten signature-style script that’s great for headings and quotes, and an elegant, all-caps serif option to complement it. Included are more than 50 ligatures for an authentic hand-made look.

Myron PPT Font

Myron is a beautiful family of delicate serif fonts, featuring five different weight options, various formats, and a total of 249 glyphs, including uppercase and lowercase multilingual letters, numbers, and punctuation, as well as several non-English characters. It’s perfect for any kind of PowerPoint, from personal portfolios to business projects.

Herz PPT Font

Looking for a simple and effective font for your upcoming presentation? You need Herz, a modern, minimal typeface option featuring three weights namely light, regular and bold. It has a professional design that works best for corporate PowerPoint presentations.

Houston PPT Font

Another perfect combination of two contrasting fonts, the timeless Houston typeface duo features a classical script in four different variations, and an elegant all caps serif. As a PUA encoded font, it’s a highly versatile option that’s compatible with almost any software program.

Chapillada PPT Font

The Chapillada typeface is a clean, modern handwritten font that’s perfect for creative projects and portfolios. This stylish option includes upper and lowercase characters, numbering and punctuation, as well as ligatures for a realistic hand-brushed look. It looks best as the center of attention, in a large size as a heading or title.

Hornimet PPT Font

Our next typeface is a dramatic hand lettering font featuring all caps characters, numbers, and punctuation, as well as a web font addition. It’s great for crafty, creative presentations and designs where a unique heading or title is needed and is best rendered in an authentic black ink style.

Brioche PPT Font

Brioche is a stunning, classical serif font with a modern twist. It’s available with condensed spacing in two weight styles and offers a range of alternate characters for each letter, as well as full multi-language support. It’s highly versatile and can be applied to any kind of business or personal PowerPoint template.

Vintage Diary PPT Font

Unique and modern, the next of our best ppt fonts is Vintage Diary, a stunning option for PowerPoint presentations of any kind. Use this font with confidence, and leave your clients, and colleagues in awe of your professionalism.

Molita PPT Font

One of the best fonts for PowerPoint, if you need to include a signature in your design, is the Molita font, a beautiful signature script font with an elegant and authentic handwritten feel. It includes both uppercase and lowercase letters, numbering, and punctuation, as well as 71 stunning ligatures.

Parkia PPT Font

For a simple, no-nonsense option, the Parkia is a modern sans serif condensed typeface that’s perfect for industrial and corporate PowerPoint presentations. Inspired by newsprint and editorial elements, it’s brilliant as a headline, title or logo font, and renders particularly well in smaller sizes.

CornerOne PPT Font

For a subtle vintage feel, consider the simple, round CornerOne font, a clean and concise sans serif option that includes numbers and glyphs, and comes in both bold and regular variations, as well as supporting both the Latin and Cyrillic alphabets. It’s an understated and versatile typeface that can be applied to any presentation.

Wirebet PPT Font

The Wirebet font gets its name from combining the words wireframe and alphabet. Wireframes are created for the purpose of arranging elements to best accomplish a particular purpose, and that’s exactly what this clean, functional icon-based font is designed to do! It will help you construct a web concept in your presentation and visualize or highlight certain web design elements.

Mabrick PPT Font

Mabrick is a rough, vintage serif typeface that’s sure to capture the attention of an audience in any kind of creative presentation – we think it’d be especially fitting when used as part of an art portfolio. It comes with alternative characters and a full suite of glyphs with foreign language letters included.

Duarose PPT Font

If you’re searching for a classic and elegant serif typeface with a range of alternates and stylistic accents, look no further than the Duarose. It’s a stunning all caps font that comes with full multi-language support that can be rendered perfectly in any size and will make any presentation look professional and polished.

Mandalika PPT Font

A similar font is the Mandalika, but this bold, modern serif typeface comes in both upper and lowercase. It also features many different ligatures and alternate characters for a truly unique and elegant look and is PUA encoded for ease of use.

Friday’s Lazy PPT Font

This beautiful thin sans serif font is a simple yet quirky option for any kind of presentation and suits a crafty or hipster aesthetic. Elegant, understated, and highly versatile, it can be used for headings or main text fields, as it renders well in any size and offers regular spacing for readability.

Anise PPT Font

Anisa is a charming, rustic hand-painted sans serif font that provides an authentic hand-brushed ink effect, and is ideal for a cafe or boutique to use as part of its branding. It can be applied to logos, headings, and any line of text that needs to make an impact, and looks particularly good when paired with watercolor illustrations.

Adallyn PPT Font

Here’s a gorgeous example of a classical serif typeface that looks both modern and timeless, and comes in five different variations. It’s a stunning choice for headlines and titles and will give your PowerPoint presentation a professional and polished feel.

Daaron PPT Font

Elegant and minimalistic, this sans serif typeface is a perfect example of a modern font that can be used for anything! It includes regular, round, and bold styles, each of which supports a range of foreign language characters in addition to the complete set of basic glyphs.

Effren PPT Font

Effren is a powerfully simple sans serif typeface that can be applied to just about any purpose, from corporate presentations to personal portfolios and projects. It includes four different weight options, a full suite of upper and lowercase letters, numbers and punctuation, as well as corresponding web font and multilingual support.

Theodorlane Powerpoint Font

The Theodorlane hand-drawn typeface is a relaxed modern calligraphy font that’s ideal for adding a touch of authentic handcrafted charm to your Powerpoint presentation. Featuring bold lines and an artsy feel, it includes a range of ligatures, multilingual support, and an accompanying web font.

France Powerpoint Font

Inspired by classical vintage typewriter letters, the France typeface is a unique serif font handcrafted using pen ink scratches to give it an authentic texture. It’s great for any kind of retro or creative Powerpoint presentation, and includes upper and lower case characters as well as numerals and punctuation marks.

Blue Fonte Powerpoint Font

Blue Fonte is a multipurpose duo consisting of a funky handwriting script, featuring thin lines and elegant accents, and a block letter serif typeface that’s perfect for titles and headlines. This font duo offers a fun, creative contrast and is a perfect match for any kind of Powerpoint presentation.

Aesthetic Powerpoint Font

Next in our list of the best fonts for Powerpoint is the Aesthetic sans serif font, a cheerful handmade brush style typeface that’s great for adding a touch of rustic charm to your presentation. It looks best as a headline or title font, and comes with a full suite of basic Latin characters as well as numbers and symbols.

Halva Powerpoint Font

Featuring sophisticated, angular lines and subtle rounded edges, Halva is a highly professional sans serif font that will be perfect for a business or corporate presentation. Being super versatile and easily legible, it’s also one of the most user-friendly Powerpoint fonts out there.

Wensley PPT Font

The next option in our list of the best PPT fonts is Wensley, a stunning modern serif typeface with a classy, elegant appeal that’s perfect for impressing an audience! It pairs beautifully with script, signature, and handwriting fonts and comes with uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and punctuation, as well as a range of Latin characters.

Metro Beardy PowerPoint Font

The Metro Beardy font is perfect for fun, lighthearted PowerPoint presentations that require a vintage aesthetic. Featuring a bold retro look with a subtle hand-drawn effect, it’s super easy to install and use, and is fully PUA encoded.

Jack Frost PPT Font

Jack Frost is a handmade style font with stunning characters. Made with a brush and high quality water-based ink, this font is ideal for name tags, handwritten quotes, product packaging, merchandise, social media, greeting cards, etc. It contains a full set of lower & uppercase letters, and a large range of punctuation, numerals.

Cronus PPT Font

The curvy structure and clean, even line weight of Cronus is sure to compliment a bold title or provide easy legibility for descriptive text. Vertical strokes make it an ideal choice to be the display font for your new app, powerpoint presentation, or company logo.

Anisver PPT Font

Anisver is an elegant sans serif typeface with touch of modern and simplicity. You can use this typeface for magazine cover, headline, wedding invitations, logo, powerpoint templates design, and many.

Fraction Speed PPT Font

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Prettywise PowerPoint Font

Last but not least in our selection of the best PowerPoint fonts is Prettywise, a vintage-inspired serif typeface that offers a beautiful retro vibe with a range of 30 ligatures and 100 stylistic alternates for you to mix and match. It also comes with ten different weight options!

Best Free Fonts For PowerPoint

If you’re low on budget, try using some of these free fonts to design your presentations.

Actay – Free Geometric Grotesque Fonts

Actay is a massive font family and in this free sample, you get access to 6 font weights from that family. They are all perfect for designing PowerPoint slideshows and presentations. And they are free for commercial use.

Kurye Light – Free Font for PowerPoint

Kurye is a modern font with a stylish letter design. It’s especially great for crafting unique titles for modern presentations. It’s free to use with your personal and commercial presentation designs.

Harmony – Modern Serif Font for PowerPoint

The elegant serif design of this font will add an extra level of elegance to your slides. This font is free to use with your personal projects.

Badger Valley – Free Font for PowerPoint

Badget Valley is a modern sans serif font with a creative style of letter design. It’s great for crafting unique headings and titles for PowerPoint presentations. The free version of the font is only available for personal use.

Breadley Sans – Free Font for PowerPoint

This font has a clean and clear design to improve the readability of your text on PowerPoint slides. The font is free to use in your personal projects.

The Main – Free Font Family for PowerPoint

The chunky and bold design of this font will fit in nicely with your PowerPoint presentations to create attractive titles and headings. It’s free for personal use.

Amidone Grotesk – Free PowerPoint Font

This font features a stylish letter design that is most suitable for crafting typography for modern and trendy PowerPoint presentations. It is free to use with personal projects.

Centra – Free Clean Font for PowerPoint

Centra is an extensive font family that includes a variety of font weights. It’s perfect for both title and body text designs in PowerPoint presentations. You can use it for free with personal projects.

We hope you liked our collection of the best PPT fonts. These typefaces are among the best fonts for PowerPoint presentations of any kind and will help you make your next pitch or project into a professional and visually appealing masterpiece that’s bound to impress your audience.

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Best Fonts for Presentations (Powerpoint or Otherwise)

Any marketer will tell you the importance of branding in design. Branding extends from color choices to fonts, and encompasses everything in between. To create familiarity and trust with prospective clients and customers, designs should be consistent across all website pages, marketing materials, and sales collateral. This means that your company’s homepage, emails, social media graphics, and even presentations should all reflect your brand in the same way. 

Beautiful.ai makes it easy to employ your branding and stay consistent from pitch to pitch. Simply create a custom theme complete with your company colors, fonts, and logos— then set it and forget it. Your theme will automatically be applied to your presentation deck so every slide is cohesive and on-brand. Gone are the days of having to manually tinker with fonts and colors for every new slide you add (who has time for that, anyway?). You can use our best presentation fonts, or upload your own, to match your brand standards.

Fonts are more important than you might think. For starters, it can be the difference between a legible presentation and one that your audience is having to squint to follow along with. But it’s more than that. Typefaces can evoke different emotions just like colors do . Is your font cheeky and fun, or serious and professional? The fonts you choose for your presentation can impact how it is received by your audience. 

Deciding which are the best presentation fonts for your company will vary depending on your industry, offerings, and overarching brand message. Your fonts in any client-facing deck should reflect one of two things; 1) your company’s branding, and/or 2) the story you’re trying to convey.

What are the best fonts for powerpoint— or Beautiful.ai— to encourage a successful outcome? 

Six good presentation fonts for your brand to explore

In this blog we share six good presentation fonts that can take your deck to the next level and wow your audience. 

Roboto is a versatile font with different purposes. The style is both geometric while featuring bubbly and open curves. It maintains each letter’s natural width, making it much easier to read and comprehend. A good option for bulleted points or text-heavy decks. 

Poppins typeface is geometric and clean, and includes over 15 different font weights. Ranging from thin to black, the font's openness is great for both presentation headlines and body copy. Poppins can be pretty understated or have a lot of personality depending on context and font weight.

Trocchi comes from a long line of old facetypes from the English typecutter Vincent Figgins. Its variation on the earlier designs offers a more casual slab serif. Trocchi is commonly used for both text and display type, which makes it a versatile font for headlines and body text in your presentation. 

Jost is a good free alternative to Futura, which is a classic. While inspired by the traditional sans serif, Jost is a trendy font for the digital era. It’s a good option for making your presentation appear more modern, without being too cheeky or casual. 

Montserrat is a geometric sans-serif typeface that was inspired by old posters and signs in the Montserrat neighborhood of Buenos Aires. Julieta Ulanovsky designed this font to restore the uniqueness of urban typography from the early twentieth century. It boasts more personality than helvetica and arial, but is still simplistic in its own right. 

Glodok is a single-weight display font. It is known for its bold, heavy style and can be fun to play around with in a presentation title or headline. Glodok is eye-catching, but not over the top so you can make a statement without compromising professional design. It’s a retro-inspired typeface that has a nice balance between structured and playful. 

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The best tips for using fonts in presentations

Each design element in a presentation has a crucial role to play. The choice of fonts to use and the way they are employed cannot be a matter of chance. 

Learn, below, the best tips for using fonts in your Google Slides or PowerPoint presentations . With these simple tips, it will be easier for you to know which font to use on your slides, how to combine different types, and what tricks you should follow to make your text stand out.  

Choose easy-to-read fonts

Limit the number of typographies selected, avoid using similar fonts, create a visual hierarchy, be careful when choosing colors, combine different text weights, maintain harmony with the design, theme, and audience.

Which typography is the most suitable for a presentation? One that is 100% legible for your audience. Always prioritize the use of fonts that are easy to read from a certain distance, as it is essential that everyone can see the main content of your presentation without much effort.

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When you are editing a Google Slides or PowerPoint presentation, try to put yourself in the shoes of your audience. Ask yourself, "Will this font look right when I put the projector on?”. If you have doubts, discard it and look for another alternative. 

Always use common sense. If you are going to present in class or at work, this is not the time to be creative by using fonts with unusual strokes, which are designed for other uses. 

In order to give coherence to your design, don’t incorporate more than three different fonts in the same presentation! Using too many different fonts will distract the listener, who will not know how you are organizing the content and which parts you want to emphasize.

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With your favorite presentation editor already open, during the design process, assign each font a specific use. For example, if you like three different styles, you can use one for titles, one for subtitles, and one for body text.

Typographies generate a great visual impact. They have the power to highlight the most valuable content, which means that they give strength to one message over another. 

When we look at a slide, our eyes scan the information following the order and coherence that has been previously established through the use of different font combinations. For a cleaner design, you shouldn't use fonts that are too similar to each other, but rather combinations that contrast and at the same time complement each other.

Apply the combination of Sans Serif + Serif

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Don't know which typographies generate a good balance? There is a combination of typographic styles that is a hit: a Sans Serif font with a Serif font.

Serif typographies are characterized by being more formal and elegant. You can recognize serif fonts by the small endings at the ends of each letter. Some examples of this type of font are Times New Roman or Georgia .

On the other hand, we have the opposite side: Sans Serif typographies. They are casual, informal, and more modern. These fonts have simpler lines, which makes them more legible. Within this category, we would highlight Helvetica, Optima, or Futura fonts, as they are more widely used.

Although these two styles are very different from each other, they go great together! Try the contrast generated by introducing them in the same slide.

Does all the content of a presentation have the same importance? Of course not! In a single slide, you can find many types of text according to their function, such as section headings, subheadings, numerical data, definitions, clarifying data, results, reflections, quotations, and many other options.

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Make use of different font sizes to make some text extracts more emphasized by making their size larger. A skillful application of varied font sizes can draw attention to important text elements, guiding readers through your content hierarchy. However, it's not just about size – the spacing between letters, known as kerning, also plays a vital role in optimizing legibility and visual appeal. Discover more about the art of kerning and its impact on typography in our comprehensive guide: What is kerning and how to apply to typography .

If you want to learn more about visual hierarchy, here is a post about composition tips to design your slides.

What is the point of using the perfect typographies if you use a color that cannot be seen in the background? As we have previously indicated, a presentation must be seen at a reasonable distance and under the expected level of illumination.

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The different colors applied must meet the following requirements:

• They must be in line with the design of the template. Apply colors that match your brand or that fit with the basic structure of your presentation. If the template is minimalist and has darker tones, it would not make much sense to use very vivid and colorful tones and in the opposite case, where the design is more colorful, we should not go out of the pre-established schemes.

• Contrast is necessary. What color is the text written on? The content must have a color that stands out from afar. On a grey background, it is not a good idea to use white text. However, don't overdo it with shades that are too different, either, as they can be quite jarring.

• Keep in mind where you will be presenting. The lighting, the location of the projector or the size of the room can work against you. Try to reduce risks by opting for clear color combinations.

Both PowerPoint and Google Slides have many tools to set the perfect text format to use. We recommend you modify the weight of your text to highlight keywords or concepts.

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Remember that all information is not essential. You must be able to synthesize your content to avoid overloading the slides with a lot of text. Show the essential points and point out the concepts you want your listeners to retain. 

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Before you start designing your presentation or choosing a template, ask yourself several questions: Who am I speaking to? What is the central theme of my presentation? These two ideas will help you focus on the design as a whole.

All the elements of a presentation must be adapted to the target audience. If your main target is a university class, your choice of fonts and colors will be different than if you are giving a lesson in front of elementary school children.

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In addition, the main topic of your presentation already limits the fonts to be used, as you would not use some combinations, for example, for a formal presentation in front of investors for your company.

With practice, you will internalize the tips of this post to show the best side of your work in your next presentation. As time is short, we invite you to explore Slidesgo's collection of free Google Slides and PowerPoint templates , where you will find hundreds of templates with different font combinations. 

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Change the fonts in a presentation

You can replace a font in a single place, or you can make a systematic font change throughout your presentation.

Change the font on a single slide

Do one of the following:

To change the font for a single paragraph or a phrase, select the text that you want to change.

To change the font for all the text in a placeholder, either select all the text in the placeholder, or click the placeholder.

On the Home tab, in the Font group, select a font in the Font list.

Change the fonts throughout your presentation

(This feature is not available for PowerPoint for the web.)

On the View tab, in the Master Views group, click Slide Master .

In the left pane that contains the slide masters and layouts, click the slide master thumbnail or layout that contains the font that you want to change.

On the slide master or layout, click the title text or the level of body text that you want to apply a new font style to.

On the Slide Master tab, in the Background group, click Fonts , and then select a font from the list.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 for any other fonts that you want to change.

When you’re finished, select the  Slide Master  tab, then choose  Close Master View  to return to Normal view.

You can also use the Replace Font option to change a font throughout your presentation. Here's how:

On the Home tab, in the Editing group, select Replace and then select Replace Fonts .

In the Replace Font dialog box, in the Replace field, select the font that you want to replace.

In the With field, select the font that you want to use, select Replace , and then select Close .

If you’re using one slide master , and you change a font on the slide master, the new font choice appears throughout your presentation.

If you’re using multiple slide masters (for example, when you apply more than one template to your presentation), you must change the font style on each slide master.

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Find and replace text

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Change the font

After you choose a presentation theme on the Design tab, you can change the font for your presentation in Slide Master view.

On the View tab, click Slide Master .

On the Slide Master tab, select  Fonts , and then click the font that you want for the theme.

You can change the fonts for your presentation at any time in Slide Master view.

When you're done, on the Slide Master tab, select Close Master View to return to Normal view.

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