Typeface
noun
A specific design of printed letters or characters.
The designer chose a bold typeface for the headline.
Often appears as...
- bold typeface
- serif typeface
noun
The style and size of the characters used in printing text.
You can change the typeface in the document settings.
Often appears as...
- change the typeface
- select a typeface
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A specific design of printed letters or characters.
The designer chose a bold typeface for the headline.
Often appears as...
- bold typeface
- serif typeface
noun
The style and size of the characters used in printing text.
You can change the typeface in the document settings.
Often appears as...
- change the typeface
- select a typeface
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Design Variety
Typefaces vary in design and convey different feelings, from professional to playful.
The wedding invitation used a romantic typeface.
Pro Tip 2/3Serif vs. Sans-serif
A serif typeface has small lines at the ends of characters, while sans-serif doesn't.
Books often use serif typefaces for easier reading.
Pro Tip 3/3Branding Identity
Companies use specific typefaces to create a recognizable brand identity.
Coca-Cola's typeface is highly distinctive and iconic.
Pro Tip 1/3Design Variety
Typefaces vary in design and convey different feelings, from professional to playful.
The wedding invitation used a romantic typeface.
Pro Tip 2/3Serif vs. Sans-serif
A serif typeface has small lines at the ends of characters, while sans-serif doesn't.
Books often use serif typefaces for easier reading.
Pro Tip 3/3Branding Identity
Companies use specific typefaces to create a recognizable brand identity.
Coca-Cola's typeface is highly distinctive and iconic.
Pro Tip 1/3Design Variety
Typefaces vary in design and convey different feelings, from professional to playful.
The wedding invitation used a romantic typeface.
Pro Tip 2/3Serif vs. Sans-serif
A serif typeface has small lines at the ends of characters, while sans-serif doesn't.
Books often use serif typefaces for easier reading.
Pro Tip 3/3Branding Identity
Companies use specific typefaces to create a recognizable brand identity.
Coca-Cola's typeface is highly distinctive and iconic.
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Video examples
Matthew Carter: My life...
Type is something we consume in enormous quantities. In much of the world, it's completely inescapable. But few consumers are concerned to know where a particular typeface came from
Video examples
Matthew Carter: My life...
Type is something we consume in enormous quantities. In much of the world, it's completely inescapable. But few consumers are concerned to know where a particular typeface came from
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Quote examples
Joe Bastianich
American Chef
I think a lot of people overlook the importance of the menu as a marketing tool and a way of communicating to the customer what the ambition of their restaurant is. Not only the typeface and the design, but what is it printed on? Is it cheap-looking? Is it the right kind of paper for that restaurant?
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Martin Freeman
English Actor
The design of 'Love Actually,' the typeface, the basic line of that poster and that DVD cover has been ripped off so many times.
Quote examples
Bruno Maag
Swiss Designer
A good typeface is like a well-crafted English or Italian suit: it always looks perfect.
Quote examples
Bruno Maag
Swiss Designer
A coherent typeface is an essential part of a coherent branding strategy.
Quote examples
Joe Bastianich
American Chef
I think a lot of people overlook the importance of the menu as a marketing tool and a way of communicating to the customer what the ambition of their restaurant is. Not only the typeface and the design, but what is it printed on? Is it cheap-looking? Is it the right kind of paper for that restaurant?
Quote examples
Martin Freeman
English Actor
The design of 'Love Actually,' the typeface, the basic line of that poster and that DVD cover has been ripped off so many times.
Quote examples
Bruno Maag
Swiss Designer
A good typeface is like a well-crafted English or Italian suit: it always looks perfect.
Quote examples
Bruno Maag
Swiss Designer
A coherent typeface is an essential part of a coherent branding strategy.
Example 1 of 4
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