User:Alice Kisakye/sandbox

FONTS ''

A font is a graphical representation of text that may include different typeface, point size, weight, color, or design. The image shows examples of different computer fonts. Software programs like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and WordPad allow users to change the font when typing text in the document or spread sheet, as do web designers.

DIFFERENT FONT STYLES

Microsoft offers a wide range of font styles for work; the chosen font style conveys the tone and mode in the document. Below are the most commonly used font styles.

Arial

Times new roman

Calibri

Comic Sans MS

Impact

Italics

While some users refer to fonts and type-faces interchangeably, its more accurate to think of a typeface as a group of cohesive letter forms. A font is the way the type face is represented, taking into consideration the size and style. A group of fonts including bold and italic variations is known as a font family.

Why are fonts used?

Different fonts are utilized to add style to a web page or document. That is to say, they can set or match the ‘’tone’’ of the text based on the content. Additionally, specific fonts affect readability depending on the medium.

Default fonts and font sizes.

Software that uses fonts, like word processing software or spread sheet software, is set with a default font and font size when used. Below are the default fonts and font sizes for popular software, and online services, used today.

SOFTWARE	FONT	FONT SIZE

Google Doc	Arial	11

Google Sheet	Arial	10

Google Gmail	Sans Serif	Normal

Microsoft Excel	Calibri	11

Microsoft Point	Calibri	24

Microsoft Word	Calibri	11

Notepad 	Consolas 	11

Open Office Calc	Arial	10

Open Office Writer	Times New Roman	12

WordPad	Calibri	11 	Arial font: Because it is easy to read at large and small sizes and in a variety of applications, Arial has been a staple screen font for decades. Arial however, has many uses beyond on-screen applications. It has been a popular choice for advertising, book design and office communication. The availability of many narrow widths also makes the type face suitable for posters and large print ads. In smaller point sizes, Arial is popular for diagram annotations and is easy-reading type face for books. It’s also used in many logos and informational materials such as booklets, educational aids and instruction manuals.

	Times New Roman font:

Used in body text in any publication that needs to have a classic yet practical look. This type face is also mainly used in books and newspapers which gives a good impression and comfortability to the readers.

And it I more recommended by university students

	Georgia font:

Designed primarily for use on low-screen resolution for clarity on a computer monitor even at small sizes for display use or the greater sharpness possible in print.

	Calibri font:

This is a modern sans serif family with subtle rounding on stems and corners. Usually, its applied in power point presentations and word headings. It features real italics, small caps, and multiple numeral sets. its proportions allow high impact in tightly set lines of big and small text alike and it’s an easy-to-read font.1

	Algerian font;

This is a decorative serif digital font family, originally produced in the early 20th century, its derived from Arabic calligraphy, it also has a distinct style that is largely based on the Arabic language, written in Latin.

	Bernard MT Condensed font;

This came in 1926 with a unique spelling as Bernard MT Condensed which is one of the group of typefaces developed during the first 20 years century. It makes use of narrow and tall characters, this creates a narrow visual effect that can allow your website to really stand out, and be more memorable.

	Bancroft font;

This is a brand-new digitization of the famous DIN 11451-character design standard and was released as a variable font for windows in 2017.it is commonly used for corporate logos or video graphics. it’s also the DIN 1451 font used on road signs in much of Europe, it is variable open type of font in light, bold, regular among others. This font is mostly used in graphic designs.

	Showcard Gothic font;

This derived the showcard models prepared for lettering artists in the twenties and thirties. It’s used to design horror words which are  good but scarious. It is used in letters too and its free of charger

Algeric font

.It's used in designing work to look attractive