Dyslexia Font Converter

ADHD Font Reader

There is no proven “ADHD font”. Try and compare fonts and layouts on your own text. The preset is a starting point you can change.

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A starting point, with room to adjust

The ADHD reading preset selects Lexend, a little extra letter and word spacing, a line width of about 60 characters, the reading ruler and bold-first text at 30%. You can change anything afterward. Settings save in this browser; your text does not.

What the research says

A large online study of adult readers, not specifically ADHD, found that the best font differed from person to person, and preference did not predict performance: Wallace S. et al. (2022), ACM TOCHI 29(4). This supports trying different layouts rather than assuming that one font suits everyone.

Reading with Diversity in Mind: Pupillometry and Typography Towards Inclusive Design for ADHD Readers (2026), CHI extended abstract reports a small in-lab study of readers with and without ADHD. It found differences between groups in how font and size related to reading, and participants asked for customizable, distraction-free reading interfaces. It is an early-stage poster, not proof that any font helps.

Fonts to compare

  • Lexend: wide, open letter shapes and a variable weight range. It is the preset’s starting font.
  • Atkinson Hyperlegible: distinct shapes for similar characters such as I, l and 1.
  • OpenDyslexic: heavier bottoms and distinctive letter shapes.
  • System sans-serif: your device’s familiar interface font. Use it in your usual app as a comparison with the three fonts in this converter.

Compare the same passage at similar sizes. Comfort is a personal preference, and a preferred appearance does not establish a performance benefit.

Set a font in your usual app

  • Chrome: enter chrome://settings/fonts in the address bar and choose an installed font for the standard or sans-serif font. Websites with their own font rules may keep their own fonts.
  • Kindle: open a book, tap the page and choose Aa menu → Font. Available choices depend on the book and device.
  • Word: install a font, select your text and choose it from the font menu. See the Word guide and Google Docs guide for font availability and paste steps.

To explore the bold settings, use the bold-first reading converter. Or return to the main converter.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a proven best font for ADHD?

No. The research linked above does not establish a best font for ADHD. Try and compare layouts on your own text.

What does the ADHD reading preset change?

It selects Lexend, slightly wider letter and word spacing, a width of about 60 characters, the reading ruler and bold-first text at strength 1 (30%). It is a customizable starting point.

Can I turn off bold-first text or the ruler?

Yes. Both have separate switches. Every preset setting can be changed, and your settings save in this browser.

Is my text private?

Text and files are processed locally in your browser. No account is required. Your text is not saved; only your settings are remembered.

Can I use the result outside this page?

Yes. Copy formatted text to an editor, download a DOCX, or print to PDF. Fonts must be available in the destination app; plain-text paste removes formatting.