Converting a Document to Large Print

Some individuals cannot clearly see the traditional ten to twelve point font sizes and require a document created with larger type.

If all you have is a paper copy.

Enlarging the document in a copy machine may be sufficient. Work with the person making the request to produce a satisfactory enlargement. If, for whatever reason, enlarging by copier does not work, then the document will need to be put into a computer word processor (either by scanning or retyping) and then handled as described below.

If you have the document on computer disk.

1. The text flow should be single column.
   
2. The font size should be between 18 and 22 points. (Unless larger is requested)
   
3. Select a "neutral" typeface such as helvetica.
   
4. Use 1.25 line spacing.
   
5. Format the document to "landscape" rather than "portrait."
   
6. Black print on light yellow paper is considered the most readable. (Unless a different combination is requested)
   
7. Use 8.5" by 11" paper. (Unless larger is requested)
   
8. Decorative graphics may need to be removed from the document. Include a brief statement indicating such.
   
9. Essential graphics, charts or tables should either be converted to text or enlarged in a copier to a size useful to the reader.