·  You’re cruising down Main Street and you start pointing at business signs and logos – speaking to no one in particular you say: I have that font, that one and yep, I have that one too! (more…)

Experts can determine a great deal of information about a person by studying his or her handwriting. The style of the writing as well as the size and flourish of the letters indicates different personality traits. In similar fashion, visitors to your website will establish certain perceptions about you or your company, based on the way your pages are designed. (more…)

Choosing the rights fonts is always an important consideration, whether you are designing the perfect web site or just writing an important letter. The right fonts can greatly increase the usability and readability of any document, so it is important to understand a little bit about the technology behind these vital elements. (more…)

The word font refers to a collection of characters (letters, numerals, symbols and punctuation marks). The fonts that are selected affect the printing of the document. It also influences the ease of reading of the document and the volume of text. All fonts have common characteristics. (more…)

You’ve found a font that you basically like, but you’re still not entirely happy. Some letters just don’t look quite right to you. Somewhere, there’s another, better font – but how do you search your entire “fonts” folder without taking the entire day? (more…)

In the same way that you can make yourself stand out with the clothes you wear, you can customize your documents and maximize their effectiveness simply by “dressing them up” with an appropriate font. And like clothing, the font you choose can affect people’s perception – so it’s important to choose wisely. (more…)

When it comes to running a business, whether on the internet or in the brick and mortar world, there are many things to consider. One of the most important of these considerations, however, is also one of the simplest and most often overlooked. (more…)

Chances are your computer and the software that is installed on it has plenty of the basic fonts pre-installed. But for many users, the basics are just the tip of the iceberg. Finding the perfect font for a particular publication becomes a quest or even an obsession. (more…)

The term Font refers to a set of characters and numerals that have common characteristics. It defines the size of each letter and the number of characters in a line. Fonts affect the readability and appeal of a document. Selection of an appropriate font is vital for the success of a web site. (more…)

Writing for the web is seldom an easy task, and a little thing like the use of the wrong font can end up costing you lots of money in lost business and other unintended consequences. That is because some fonts do not appear properly on certain web browsers, while other fonts can be difficult to read no matter what browser the visitor is using. (more…)

Whether you’re a graphic designer, business owner, or just someone who loves unique fonts, you’ll find that there are many types of fonts readily available on the Web today. There are Web sites that offer free font downloads and there are also sites that offer paid fonts for download. (more…)

The world of fonts is one of the most important, but least understood, elements of web design, but it is important for any web site owner or business person to understand what fonts are and how they work. Choosing the right fonts can greatly enhance the usability and function of virtually any web site. (more…)

Bitmap and pixel fonts are fonts that are designed especially for the screen. Each part of each character corresponds to one of the monitor’s pixels. Because of the way they are designed, even at smaller sizes and at varying screen resolutions, they are clear and legible. (more…)

There are of course many different types of fonts that can be used in the worlds of offline and online publishing, but TrueType fonts remain among the most popular, versatile and above all useful fonts in the computer world. (more…)

Fonts, typefaces, just what are they? A font is a set of characters including both letters and numbers, in a particular size and style of type. Letters and characters have different looks and a font face or typeface is the name given to describe the particular typesetting. (more…)

Consistency in using fonts is one of the keys to good design whether you’re designing a webpage, a document or any sort of publication. (more…)

This article is directed at computer users running the Windows operating system.

Many people never think twice about the fonts on their computer. As far as they’re concerned, they only have one font, and it’s usually Times New Roman. However, some people love their fonts. These people study fonts, search for new fonts to install, and deal with various fonts on a daily basis. (more…)

Any person who works with computers or the internet will have to understand the concept of fonts. Understanding which fonts to use, and choosing the right fonts, is an important decision for any web designer, web developer, business owner or executive. (more…)

Three of the most popular typefaces used today are Verdana, Georgia, and Tahoma. Each of them were designed by Matthew Carter, and in spite of being relatively new, they all have an interesting history and background. (more…)

Ever wonder how a particular font got its name? Or where it came from? Really, what does Helvetica mean? Did the Romans use Times New Roman? Is Arial named after a mermaid? Let’s find out. (more…)

When it comes to designing a winning and profitable web site, the fonts you choose can make more of a difference than you may realize. Choosing the right fonts can help to enhance the readability, beauty and usefulness of your site, and an attractive and user friendly website can mean more profits for yourself and your business. (more…)

Most word processors, web page editors and templates come loaded with fonts. In addition, fonts can be downloaded all over the net for little to no cost. It’s tempting to use them all, but should you? (more…)

Even though constant evolution and growth is inherent in Web design, there are still a few basic things that many sites require. Text is necessary, at least in part, for the majority of Web sites. Whether you’re designing a personal homepage or a massive corporation’s Web site, you’ll probably put at least a small amount of text somewhere on those pages. (more…)

When it comes to designing a winning and profitable web based business, there are of course many things to consider, and it can take a great deal of hard work and dedication to get a new internet business up and running. One of the most often overlooked aspects of winning web design is that of choosing the right fonts. (more…)

When it comes to producing user friendly and readable applications, the fonts you use can make an enormous difference. Listed below are some of our favorite tips for getting the most out of your fonts. (more…)

Choosing the right font can make or break the overall effectiveness of your document. Size, readability, and contrast must all be taken into account when deciding on a font to use. Headlines and primary selections of text should be transcribed in a font that is large enough to be read easily, match the tone of the document, and stand out from the rest of the text. (more…)

Thousands of fonts, which are also known as typefaces, are available for print and online publishing. So many choices can be overwhelming, and lead some designers to choose too many fonts. Just because a font is available, doesn’t mean it should be used. Or at least, it should only be used in the correct context. (more…)

Fonts are generally comprised of letters, numbers, and symbols, to help you create attractive websites, reports, manuscripts, flyers, posters, and signs. They can be plain or fancy, bold or narrow. Some font styles come in both serif and sans serif, giving us plenty of choices when it comes to letter styles. Many people choose a font because it appeals to their taste. Some like bold, clean lines, while others adore intricate scripts, or the charm of Old World styles. Others like fonts that resemble handwriting, or appear more whimsical. While taste does play a role in choosing fonts, there is a little more to it. (more…)

Even though it can be easy to overlook in a world of Flash technology and ever more complicated design elements, the lowly font is one of the most important design elements to any website. (more…)