“Font†and “typeface†are two typography terms that are often used interchangeably, but they do not have the same meaning. A font is a collection of characters that includes letters, numbers, and symbols of one variation of a typeface, such as bold or italic. A typeface, which is also known as a font family, can be made up of several fonts that share similar design characteristics. In other words, a font is the mechanism that allows you to render the characters, or glyphs, onscreen or in print. Whereas, the typeface embodies the style and visual distinctiveness of the characters in a group of fonts.
The following table lists a few examples of typefaces and fonts. Just as in type, a font is the delivery mechanism and a typeface is the creative work.
Typeface (Font family)
Helvetica Neue
Times New Roman
Verdana
Font
Helvetica Neue Bold-Italic
Times New Roman Normal
Verdana Bold-Italic
Font vs Typeface
“Font†and “typeface†are two typography terms that are often used interchangeably,...
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