Recommended Sign Wording
It's vital to communicate your message clearly, quickly and concisely using as few words as possible.
Possibly too wordy |
Clear & Concise |
ANSI Z535 standards also recommend:
- A combination of UPPER and lower case letters for the best readability.
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- ALL UPPER CASE letters should be reserved for special emphasis words or short messages.
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- Left aligned, ragged right text, provides better readability. Centered text should be used only for short messages.
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- Use active words.
Active Words |
Non-Active Words |
- Use an outline format and bullets to separate message content.
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