CSS Font Families

CSS font families allow you to apply multiple fonts to your text, enhancing the typography and flexibility of your web design. By specifying a series of fonts, you ensure that the browser has fallback options if the preferred font isn't available. Let's explore how you can use the 'font-family' property to customize text on your site.

1. The Font Family Property

The 'font-family' property allows you to specify the font(s) that should be used for text in an element. You can list several fonts in the CSS rule, with the most preferred font listed first.

• font-family: Specifies the list of fonts to use (e.g., 'Arial', 'Verdana', 'sans-serif').

2. Examples

1. Using a Generic Font Family: If the specified font is unavailable, the browser will fall back to the generic font.

/* Font Family Example */
body {
  font-family: "Arial", "Helvetica", sans-serif;
}

2. Using Google Fonts: You can also use Google Fonts to access a wide variety of fonts for your site.

/* Google Font Example */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto&display=swap');

body {
  font-family: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
}

3. Font Stack: List multiple fonts for a more robust fallback mechanism.

/* Font Stack Example */
h1 {
  font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;
}

3. Best Practices

- Always provide a generic font family (e.g., serif, sans-serif) as a fallback.
- Avoid using too many different fonts to maintain a clean and consistent design.
- Test your site across different browsers to ensure font compatibility.