How do I find my font-face?
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How do I find my font-face?
If you stumble onto a font which you want to adopt for your own use, the common way to find out info about that font is to use the Inspect Element option found in the Chrome browser. Basically, while on Chrome, we highlight the text and right click to select Inspect Element.
Why would you use font-face?
By allowing authors to provide their own fonts, @font-face makes it possible to design content without being limited to the so-called “web-safe” fonts (that is, the fonts which are so common that they’re considered to be universally available).
How do you add a font-face?
How to add custom fonts to your website using @font-face
- Step 1: Download the font.
- Step 2: Create a WebFont Kit for cross-browsing.
- Step 3: Upload the font files to your website.
- Step 4: Update and upload your CSS file.
- Step 5: Use the custom font in your CSS declarations.
What is the syntax of font face rule?
Syntax
| Font descriptor | Values | Description |
|---|---|---|
| font-weight | normal bold 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 | Optional. Defines the boldness of the font. Default value is “normal” |
| unicode-range | unicode-range | Optional. Defines the range of unicode characters the font supports. Default value is “U+0-10FFFF” |
What property is used for changing the font face?
font-family property
The font-family property is used to change the face of a font. The font-style property is used to make a font italic or oblique. The font-variant property is used to create a small-caps effect.
Does bulletproof Smiley work on Android?
Hat tip to Snook for being the first to drag SVG into the party. Font Squirrel and Nice Web Type have also been very thoughtful in their work. Bulletproof smiley doesn’t work in Android 2.2-2.3 (which supports @font-face, but not the local () definition).
Is there a bulletproof syntax for IE9 render modes?
About the second src of the rule: that is the “old” bulletproof syntax and you are already familiar with it. Please note that, as said in the blog post of Fontspring about the hardened rule, Microsoft fixed the bug in IE9 when using IE7 and IE8 render modes but they didn’t actually fixed IE7 and IE8 so you still need this trick for these browsers.
Does Mo’ bulletproofer need double declarations?
Unfortunately Mo’ Bulletproofer requires double declarations. Defining each font twice in the CSS is cumbersome, so I looked for a better solution. The code should have been clean, clear and simple all along. Finally, it is:
Is there a smiley face font for Mac?
Yes, it’s a smiley face. The OpenType spec indicates any two-byte unicode characters won’t work in a font name on Mac at all, so that lessens the likelihood that someone actually released a font with such a name. This technique is recommended if you think a locally installed version of this font is not in your best interest.