{"id":1043,"date":"2017-07-03T10:32:38","date_gmt":"2017-07-03T10:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.persoonlijkproefschrift.nl\/?post_type=knowledgebase&p=1043"},"modified":"2026-09-23T16:07:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T14:07:16","slug":"how-do-i-choose-a-font-for-my-thesis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.persoonlijkproefschrift.nl\/en\/vormgevingsproef\/hoe-kies-ik-een-lettertype-font-voor-mijn-proefschrift\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I choose a font for my thesis?"},"content":{"rendered":"

How do I choose a font for my thesis?<\/h1>\n

It\u2019s time for the layout: your texts are finished and the reading committee has approved everything. You\u2019ve worked hard on your texts, and naturally you want them to be beautifully laid out! One of the most important elements of layout is choosing a typeface. But how do you choose a good typeface for your manuscript? In this article, we\u2019ll help you get started.<\/p>\n

Font style<\/h2>\n

The first thing to consider when choosing a font is the style you want your thesis to convey. Are you going for a more modern or a classic style? For inspiration, have a look at our examples<\/a>. Once you\u2019ve made your choice, you can start looking for a typeface that suits this style \u2013 the exact typeface is often even specified in the example. If you have an external example, your designer can always ask us to take a look and see which typeface it might be.<\/p>\n

Modern typeface<\/h2>\n

For a more modern look, choose a sans-serif typeface. This means that the letters have no serifs: there are no thin cross-strokes at the ends of the vertical and horizontal strokes of the letters themselves.<\/p>\n

Some commonly used sans-serif typefaces include:<\/p>\n