font-opendyslexic ☆

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Type: Cask | Latest Version: 20160623-Stable@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @opendyslexic | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Fonts

Tags: accessibility font dyslexia typography open-source

Install: brew install --cask font-opendyslexic

About:
OpenDyslexic is a free, open-source font designed to increase readability for readers with dyslexia. It uses uniquely weighted bottoms and varied letter shapes to prevent confusion between similar characters. This cask installs the font system-wide for use in any application.

Key Features:

Character differentiation: Heavily weighted bottoms help prevent flipping and swapping
Open source: Freely available and modifiable under the SIL Open Font License
Universal compatibility: Works across macOS applications once installed
Multiple formats: Includes OTF, TTF, and web font formats

Use Cases:

Assisting developers and designers with dyslexia in reading code and documentation
Improving readability in documents, emails, and web content for dyslexic users
Accessibility compliance for public-facing digital content

Alternatives:

Atkinson Hyperlegible – Focuses on letterform distinction rather than weighted bottoms
Comic Sans – Informal alternative with some dyslexia-friendly traits but not purpose-built

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