Choosing caption typefaces

When deciding on the typeface for captions, remember that it should remain legible at very small sizes (6-9 points).

Consider the following criteria:

• Sans serifs are more readable at smaller sizes than serifs
• The typeface should include thin variations that are more readable at smaller sizes
• The typeface has larger x-heights
• The typeface has more open counters
• The typeface has more open letter spacing^[1]