Choose the Right Font Color and Style
The image below is an example of a poorly designed slide concerning readability. When changing font colors, choose colors that contrast strongly with your background. When selecting a font and background color combination, also consider the room you will be presenting in. Light color fonts on a dark background are often easier to read in dark rooms. Dark color fonts on light backgrounds, on the other hand, work better in rooms with some light. In the case of font styles, avoid fancy fonts such as script styles. Difficult to read at the best of times on a computer screen, these fonts are almost impossible to decipher when projected onto a screen. Stick to standard fonts such as Arial, Times New Roman, or Verdana. The default font sizes in a PowerPoint presentation — 44 point text for titles and 32 point text for subtitles and bullets — should be the minimum sizes you use. If the room you are presenting in is large, increase the font size.
Change the Font Style and Font Size
When you want to change the look and size of the text in a PowerPoint presentation, scroll through the list of font styles found in PowerPoint and find one that will stand out in your presentation.
Change the Font Color
Color is one way to hold an audience’s attention. Choose colors that provide plenty of contrast so that your words stand out against the presentation background.
PowerPoint Slide After Font Color and Style Changes
Here is the completed slide after changing the font color and font style. The slide is now much easier to read.
