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Typography Guide

The Best Fonts for an ATS Resume in 2026

Why custom downloadable fonts break parser character mapping, and which system-safe fonts guarantee 100% optical character recognition accuracy.

Calibri

Sans-Serif
Most Popular

The default standard in Microsoft Word. Highly legible on screens and 100% supported by every ATS parser worldwide.

Sample Rendering:

Architected microservices using TypeScript, reducing API response latency by 42%.

Optimal Body Size: 10–11ptTarget: Tech

Arial

Sans-Serif
Universal Standard

A clean, modern geometric typeface that translates flawlessly across Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices.

Sample Rendering:

Led cross-functional team of 12 engineers across 6 sprint cycles delivering SaaS MVP.

Optimal Body Size: 10–11ptTarget: Engineering

Helvetica

Sans-Serif
Designer Favorite

Renowned for its neutral aesthetics and balanced character kerning. Produces crisp high-density PDF exports.

Sample Rendering:

Engineered responsive web applications supporting 250,000+ daily active users.

Optimal Body Size: 10–11ptTarget: UI/UX

Georgia

Serif
Modern Elegance

Specifically designed for digital screen readability. The larger x-height makes it far easier to read than legacy serifs.

Sample Rendering:

Managed $4.2M departmental budget and formulated enterprise risk mitigation framework.

Optimal Body Size: 10–11ptTarget: Executive

Times New Roman

Serif
Classic Corporate

The traditional publishing and corporate standard. Excellent typographic density for fitting extensive experience into 1 page.

Sample Rendering:

Executed M&A financial valuation models across 8 portfolio asset transactions.

Optimal Body Size: 10.5–11.5ptTarget: Finance

The ATS Font Sizing Hierarchy

Candidate Name
18–22pt

Prominent top hierarchy

Section Headers
12–14pt

Uppercase or Bold format

Body Bullet Text
10–11pt

High density & clean line height

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