0 a small line that is added to a printed letter in certain typefaces (= particular designs of letters and numbers): --
Another study indicated that comprehension times for individual words are slightly faster when written in a sans serif font versus a serif font.
Other studies have found no significant difference in readability for serif or sans serif.
Serif fonts are probably the most used class in printed materials, including most books, newspapers and magazines.
A study suggested that serif fonts are more legible but are generally preferred less than sans serif fonts on screen.
Hinting information, spatial anti-aliasing, and subpixel rendering technologies have partially mitigated the perception of serif fonts on screen.
The eye travels along the top of the letters when reading, and a serif face assists the reading of this; and that is why most newspapers use a serif face.
Architects have a love of sans serif, which is extremely difficult to read.
In consequence, they always use this sans serif type.