The State Department has reversed a Biden-era font change that aimed to make its paperwork more accessible to readers with disabilities.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio directed diplomats around the world to switch from Calibri to Times New Roman 14-point font in all official documents, starting on Wednesday, the State Department said in a statement to NPR. The difference between the two fonts comes down to a few finishing strokes.
"Whether for internal memoranda, papers prepared for principals, or documents shared externally, consistent formatting strengthens credibility and supports a unified Department identity," the statement said.
Times New Roman had been the State Department's official font for nearly two decades, from 2004 until 2023.
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