Which pairing of font and size is acceptable for a PPT title and body text?

• A. The font should be Times New Roman or Arial. The title's font size should be between 15 and 20 pts. The other text should be between 10 and 12 pts.
• B. The font should be Times New Roman or Arial. The title's font size should be between 50 and 60 pts. The other text should be between 12 and 14 pts.
• C. The font should be Times New Roman or Arial. The title's font size should be between 30 and 40 pts. The other text should be between 20 and 24 pts.
• D. The font should be Comic Sans. The title's font size should be between 30 and 40 pts. The other text should be between 20 and 24 pts.

Answer: (C)

Choosing a font and size for a PPT involves readability and visual hierarchy. On slides viewed from a distance, text must be easy to read, so using clean, widely supported fonts like Times New Roman or Arial helps with clarity. The title should stand out clearly from the body text to guide attention, while the body remains legible without crowding the slide. A title in the 30–40 point range paired with body text in the 20–24 point range provides strong emphasis for the title and comfortable readability for the main content. This pairing uses professional fonts and a sensible size difference that keeps slides clean and scannable.

The other options fall short in various ways: sizes that are too small hinder legibility; an excessively large title disrupts balance and efficiency of space; and using Comic Sans introduces a casual tone that isn’t appropriate for formal presentations.