Definitions

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  • proper noun A sans serif typeface designed by Monotype as a cheaper substitute for Helvetica.

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Examples

  • All the draft work seems to be in Arial which is the default typeface on my machine, and its become a non-personality.

    Archive 2007-06-01 2007

  • This next paragraph is in Arial, size 12 font, as apposed to what you see on MC right now.

    Page 2 2009

  • This next paragraph is in Arial, size 12 font, as apposed to what you see on MC right now.

    Page 2 2009

  • This next paragraph is in Arial, size 12 font, as apposed to what you see on MC right now.

    Page 2 2009

  • This next paragraph is in Arial, size 12 font, as apposed to what you see on MC right now.

    Page 2 2009

  • Text should be in Arial 14, double spaced and provided in a clear plastic document wallet.

    Archive 2008-06-01 2008

  • I wrote an academic paper once in Arial too (it was ugly as sin on a printed page).

    Wikipedia, Meet Knol - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com 2008

  • This is how MSFT got away with the bad Helvetica clone, "Arial" -

    paul robinson 2009

  • I don’t know if one of the Pledges is ‘we will always respond in Arial rather than Times New Roman’ to your complaints and or praise. on March 27, 2010 at 4: 27 pm Angry Rozzer

    Policing Pledge Is A Lie SHOCK « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG Inspector Gadget 2010

  • Try to use common fonts such as Arial or Times New Roman instead of obscure fonts such as Shruti or Ravie.

    Top 10 tips from an overworked translator « Musings from an overworked translator 2008

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