block letters

Uniform printed characters

Block letters are uppercase letters written or printed in a simple, plain style without any connecting strokes between them.

The term emphasizes clarity and legibility, which is why forms and applications often instruct you to print in block letters or use block capitals.

Each letter stands alone, distinct and easy to read, making block letters the standard for filling out official documents where misreading handwriting could cause problems.

Related

typography · fine motor skills · printout · sign your name · kindergarten · elementary school · readability · education · sans-serif · geometric shapes · monospaced · early literacy · fill-in · fill in the blanks · signage · clarity · uniformity · simplicity

Categories
Opposites
writing style/letterform connection

block letterscursive

Joined handwriting style

script · longhand · italic script · copperplate · cursive writing

letter size/case

block letterslowercase letters

Non-capitalized alphabet characters

lower case · small caps · mixed case

typographic ornamentation

block letterscalligraphy

Ornamental handwriting art

decorative script · serif fonts · Gothic lettering · blackletter · illuminated letters

Family

block, letters, blocked, blocking, blocks, blockade, unblocked, blockbuster, unblock

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G