
A typeface is the visual styling of characters. The terms typeface and font are used interchangeably, but mean different things. This guide is geared towards users who may not know what their text looks like to a sighted reader and how to achieve some decent visual results for a little extra effort. I’ll assume you know how to use VO keys, interact and move about. Your mileage may vary with the iOS version of Pages on an iPad. This guide is for VoiceOver users on Mac running the powerful Pages word processor, particularly those of us with no usable vision. Your documents will not only look better, but you will communicate that you are a student or businessperson who knows how to use your assistive technology well. These skills may take some time to master, but are worth the investment especially if you work in an organization that values design. I’ve kept this design philosophy throughout my life and have continued to edit and design my documents so they match this aesthetic. Before I lost my sight, the usable low vision I had allowed me to fall in love with typography, design and the Apple aesthetic which I'd describe as clean and simple.
