78: Understanding Web Fonts: A Squarespacer's Guide To Web Typography ThinkInsideTheSquare podcast

78: Understanding Web Fonts: A Squarespacer's Guide to Web Typography

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In this episode of ThinkInsideTheSquare, we're diving deep into the technical side of web typography while keeping things practical and easy to understand. You'll learn why web fonts are different from regular fonts, what to look for when choosing fonts for your website, and how to ensure your typography is both beautiful and functional.
Key topics covered:

Web Fonts vs System Fonts Explained
Why Font File Types Matter (TTF, OTF, WOFF)
Font Accessibility Best Practices
Pro Tips for Choosing Website Fonts

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Chapters

1. 78: Understanding Web Fonts: A Squarespacer's Guide to Web Typography (00:00:00)

2. Typography Best Practices for Websites (00:00:24)

3. Web Fonts vs System Fonts Explained (00:02:11)

4. How Web Fonts Actually Work (00:02:52)

5. Understanding Font File Types (TTF, OTF, WOFF) (00:04:10)

6. Technical Requirements for Web Fonts (00:06:07)

7. Font Accessibility Best Practices (00:06:24)

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