OpenDyslexic
sans-serif
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OpenDyslexic is a sans-serif typeface designed with a specific functional purpose: helping readers with dyslexia distinguish between letters more easily. Each character features weighted bottoms, meaning the letters are heavier at the base, which helps anchor them visually and reduces the tendency to flip or rotate them mentally. The letterforms are deliberately irregular compared to standard sans-serifs, with unique shapes for commonly confused pairs like b, d, p, and q. It is not trying to be elegant or neutral. It has a chunky, slightly uneven appearance that prioritizes readability over visual polish, and that straightforwardness is exactly its strength.
The most obvious use case for OpenDyslexic is in educational software and e-learning platforms aimed at younger students or adults with reading difficulties, where offering it as a selectable font option can meaningfully improve accessibility. It also works well in public-facing government or nonprofit websites that serve broad, diverse audiences and have accessibility compliance requirements, where providing font choices demonstrates genuine commitment to inclusion. A third practical application is in digital reading apps and e-reader interfaces, where users can toggle OpenDyslexic as their preferred display font for long-form content like books, articles, or documentation.
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OpenDyslexic at a glance
SIL Open Font License 1.1
May 2023
4 (2 weights + italics)
Sans Serif
1
Fontsource (open source)
All 4 OpenDyslexic styles
| Weight | Name | Upright | Italic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 | Regular | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
| 700 | Bold | Aa Bb Gg 123 | Aa Bb Gg 123 |
OpenDyslexic character map
Which languages does OpenDyslexic support?
OpenDyslexic includes one character set:
- Latin: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and other Western European languages
It does not include Cyrillic or Greek characters, so it can't set Russian, Ukrainian or Greek text.
Can I use OpenDyslexic commercially?
Yes, it's free for personal and commercial use. OpenDyslexic is released under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in logos, websites, apps, videos, printed products and merchandise without paying or asking permission. The one thing you can't do is sell the font file on its own.