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Is there a standardize font to use in Army Writing?

When writing a counseling statement, does it matter if the font is different in each section? If so, is there an AR or FM or something in writing that statement about the font on writing a counseling

See AR 25-50 typically military font is Arial 12. While having multiple fonts may look strange or potentially portray the counselor in a less than professional light having different fonts would not invalidate the counseling session.

EXTRACT AR 25-50

1–17. Type fonts and sizes

When creating official correspondence, use type fonts and sizes that make the correspondence easy to read and understand. The following guidelines will provide the best results:

a. A font with a point size of 12 is recommended.

b. Preferred type font is Arial.

c. Unusual type styles, such as Script, will not be used in official correspondence

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Stephen Ryan

Tuesday, 10 August, 2021 at 7:32

There is no single standard military font that is used for everything in the military. Generally, the military uses block fonts and stencil fonts.

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- Mark Gerecht
  
  Monday, 16 August, 2021 at 13:22
  
  Stephen, thanks for highlighting this issue!
  
  This response is provided based on the information you shared and should not be used as the sole source for making a decision. You should seek guidance from the chain of command, IG, JAG or other certified agencies before making any decisions. How you chose to use this information is totally up to you and is your sole responsibility.
  
  AR 25-50 para 1-19, specifically states:
  1–19. Type fonts and sizes
  Use type fonts and sizes that make the correspondence easy to read and understand. The following guidelines will
  provide the best results:
  a. A font with a point size of 12 is recommended.
  b. Preferred type font is Arial.
  c. Unusual type styles, such as Script, will not be used in official correspondence.
  d. Use guidance in DA Memorandum 25–52 and DoDM 5110.04–M–V1 for Congressional or correspondence for
  the signature of the Secretary of Defense.
  
  Therefore there is flexibility in selecting fonts previous version of AR 25-50 outlined specific fonts and types.
  
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  - Stephen Ryan
    
    Thursday, 26 August, 2021 at 7:11
    
    Thanks so much for sharing! Your article giave me a lot of useful information about military fonts. Great article!
Jesse De Gil

Monday, 22 February, 2021 at 14:42

I have a question about powerpoint presentation font type(s), size(s) bullets, etc. Is there a standard to that is followed? 12 font does not seem to be the best idea and it cause more clutter.

thank you.

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- Mark Gerecht
  
  Wednesday, 24 February, 2021 at 14:26
  
  This response is provided based on the information you shared and should not be used as the sole source for making a decision. You should seek guidance from the chain of command, IG, JAG or other certified agencies before making any decisions. How you chose to use this information is totally up to you and is your sole responsibility.
  
  There are no standards for PowerPoint presentations. Typically these are local standards established by the command. You might find the reference book useful.
  
  https://www.mentormilitary.com/art-of-the-brief-p/bea-brief.htm
  
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blake preissig

Thursday, 23 January, 2020 at 12:50

i want to know a type a military font that is in microsoft word

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- Mark Gerecht
  
  Thursday, 23 January, 2020 at 13:24
  
  AR 25-50
  1–17. Type fonts and sizes
  When creating official correspondence, use type fonts and sizes that make the correspondence easy to read and
  understand. The following guidelines will provide the best results:
  a. A font with a point size of 12 is recommended.
  b. Preferred type font is Arial.
  c. Unusual type styles, such as Script, will not be used in official correspondence.
  
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Jeremy Stocker

Sunday, 23 July, 2017 at 18:13

1–20. Type fonts and sizes
When creating official correspondence, use type fonts and sizes that make the correspondence easy to read and
understand. The following guidelines will provide the best results:
a. A font with a point size smaller than 12 or larger than 14 should be avoided. When possible, a 12-point size will
be used.
b. Preferred type fonts are Times Roman and Times New Roman.
c. Unusual type styles, such as script, should not be used to create official correspondence. (AR 25-30 p. 4)

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- Mark Gerecht
  
  Monday, 24 July, 2017 at 9:50
  
  Jeremy,
  Thanks for keeping us up to date! Always appreciate professional feedback. Keep it coming.
  Respectfully,
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- Leah J
  
  Monday, 29 January, 2018 at 14:30
  
  Times New Roman is the old guidance and Arial is the newer (since 2013) preferred font. AR 25-30 doesn’t mention font….
  
  1–17. Type fonts and sizes
  When creating official correspondence, use type fonts and sizes that make the correspondence easy to read and
  understand. The following guidelines will provide the best results:
  a. A font with a point size of 12 is recommended.
  b. Preferred type font is Arial.
  c. Unusual type styles, such as Script, will not be used in official correspondence.
  
  Reply
  - Antonio H.
    
    Friday, 1 June, 2018 at 20:18
    
    AR 25-50, pg.3, 1-17

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