When developing a print stylesheet for a web page, what fonts are recommended for use?
I was using Times New Roman, but it looks kinda bland.
What have you used before? IIRC they say serif fonts are easier to read on paper.
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A:
It depends on the purpose, length, and location of the text.
Serif fonts are definately easier to read in large blocks, however san-serif fonts are easier to read as headlines.
I am a fan of plain, standard fonts--nothing fancy. So, for me, I like Times New Roman for large areas of text and Arial for headlines.
BoltBait
2009-01-07 02:20:44
That's pretty much what I'd have said. Make sure you specify alternate and generic typefaces to cover all situations.
Traingamer
2009-01-07 15:02:03
Thanks for the link to Gentium. I've downloaded it and will be trying it out soon.
Alan
2009-01-07 02:34:05
Unless you control the target audience's machines (like on an intranet), I wouldn't even bother with any non-standard fonts.
EndangeredMassa
2009-01-07 03:23:49
The problem is there are no 'standard fonts', that's my whole point.
Kent Fredric
2009-01-07 15:48:23