Which fonts are the most eco friendly?

Culpan, Jane 0 Reputation points
2026-11-11T14:35:21.92+00:00

I am looking to use the most environmentally friendly font currently available in word. Please give me a list of the top 5

Microsoft 365 and Office | Word | Other | Windows
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Marcin Policht 112.7K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
2026-11-11T15:00:58.83+00:00

Use Garamond, Century Gothic, Courier New, Times New Roman, and Calibri. These can help reduce printer ink or toner consumption through thinner strokes and efficient character designs. Using built-in fonts also eliminates the need to download additional fonts.- Garamond - classic serif font with thin strokes and compact spacing allows more text to fit on each page while reducing ink consumption. It is particularly suitable for lengthy printed documents.

  • Century Gothic - sans-serif font uses lightweight letterforms can consume less printer ink than Arial. However, its wider characters may increase page count. Reducing the font size slightly can help conserve paper and ink.
  • Courier New - monospaced font uses consistent, relatively thin strokes that can help reduce ink consumption. Its clear letterforms also remain readable at smaller font sizes.
  • Times New Roman - serif font uses narrow characters and relatively thin strokes to help minimize ink usage. Its widespread availability also makes it a practical choice for digital documents.
  • Calibri - sans-serif font offers a balance between ink efficiency and screen readability. Its lighter appearance can reduce toner consumption compared with heavier typefaces such as Arial, making it suitable for both digital and printed documents.

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