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Words

It's vital to communicate your message clearly, quickly and concisely using as few words as possible.

Safety Sign Design Guide- Too Many Words Safety Sign Design Guide Clear and Concise Wording

Possibly too wordy

 

Clear & Concise

 

ANSI Z535 standards also recommend:

 

A combination of UPPER and lower case letters for the best readability.
Safety Sign Design Guide- Increase Visibility by Using A Combination of Upper and Lower Case Letters Safety Sign Design Guide- Increase Visibility by Using A Combination of Upper and Lower Case Letters


ALL UPPER CASE letters should be reserved for special emphasis words or short messages.

Safety Sign Design Guide- Use UPPER CASE Letters for Special Emphasis Safety Sign Design Guide- Use UPPER CASE Letters for Short Messages


Left aligned, ragged right text, provides better readability. Centered text should be used only for short messages.

Safety Sign Design Guide- Use Left-Aligned Text for Better Readability Safety Sign Design Guide- Use Centered Text for Short Messages
ACTIVE words.
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An outline format and bullets to separate message content.
Safety Sign Design Guide- Use Outline Format and Bullets to Seperate Message Content Safety Sign Design Guide- Use Outline Format and Bullets to Seperate Message Content