"A state department cable dated 9 December sent to all US diplomatic posts said that typography shapes the professionalism of an official document and Calibri is informal compared to serif typefaces. To restore decorum and professionalism to the Department's written work products and abolish yet another wasteful DEIA program, the Department is returning to Times New Roman as its standard typeface, the cable said."
"The department under Rubio's predecessor Antony Blinken switched to Calibri in 2023, claiming the modern sans-serif font was more accessible for people with disabilities because it did not have the decorative angular features and was the default in Microsoft products. The change to Calibri in 2023 was recommended by diversity and disability groups in the US government, according to US media reports. Some studies have suggested that sans-serif fonts, such as Calibri, are easier to read for those with certain visual disabilities."
Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered US diplomats to resume using Times New Roman in official communications, reversing a 2023 switch to Calibri. A State Department cable dated 9 December said typography shapes document professionalism and characterized Calibri as informal compared to serif typefaces. The cable said the return to Times New Roman restores decorum and abolishes a wasteful DEIA program, aligning with the President's One Voice directive for a unified professional voice. The 2023 adoption of Calibri had been promoted for accessibility by Blinken's department and recommended by diversity and disability groups, with some studies suggesting sans-serif fonts aid certain visual disabilities.
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