Making it easy to read what we write.

Where can I find a lot of information about fonts & typography?

• comp.fonts FAQ ~ Frequently Asked Questions about fonts. This is a very long, very complete document. It dates from 1996, but it is still an excellent source of information. You can also view it here & here.
• Understanding web typography - an introduction ~ "In this article I attempt to cut a swathe through the complexities of Web typography; explain the possible pitfalls; and provide some guidelines for creating accessible and easy to read web pages." He's right. Read it.

How do fonts work? And what's the difference between TrueType and PostScript fonts?

• TrueType & PostScript Type 1: What's The Difference? ~ An article best desribed by its title. A nice, practical overview.
• Font family glossary ~ This is a nice page that lists several important terms & definitions used in discussing fonts.

How can I compare the same fonts on different platforms & with different browsers?

• Font Galleries ~ This is a great site from Apple. It shows you graphics that compare 4 fonts -- Arial, Courier, Times New Roman, and Verdana -- on the following browsers & platforms: Explorer 5 on Mac OS X, Navigator 6 on Mac OS X, Explorer 5 on Mac OS 9, Navigator 4.7 on Mac OS 9, Explorer 5.5 on Windows, and Navigator 4.7 on Windows. Indispensible.
• Fonts for the Web ~ An excellent page that shows which fonts are installed on Windows & Mac machines, & also which fonts come with Internet Explorer. Shows samples of the fonts as well. Really helpful!
• Fonts supplied with some Microsoft products ~ This is an incredibly useful page from Microsoft which allows you to search either by product name (which shows you a list of fonts installed by that product) or by font (which shows you a list of products which install that font). Indispensible.

Where can I find fonts on the Web?

• SSi Font Database Search Form ~ Start here! This page allows you to "Search for any font name from any company here" -- now that is useful! Free & $$$.
• ArtToday ~ You have to be a member to use this site, but it doesn't cost a lot, & it's worth it. You get access to thousands of fonts & also clip art, graphics, & more. $$$.
• Font Pages ~ This is an immense collection of fonts, information about fonts, software, & more. Definitely check this one out! Free & $$$.
• Chankstore Freefont Archive ~ Fonts for Mac & PC. Free & $$$.
• emerald city fontwerks ~ Fonts for Mac & Windows, TrueType & PostScript. Free & $$$.
• The Font Diner ~ This site specializes in retro fonts (a favorite category here at Granneman.com) for Mac & Windows. Free & $$$.
• Cool Fonts Online ~ Fonts for Mac & Windows. $$$.
• Typofile Magazine ~ Fonts for Windows, but also a lot of thoughtful information about fonts & font technology. Free & $$$.
• Blue Vinyl ~ Fonts for Mac & Windows. Free & $$$.
• EyeWire TypeViewer ~ TypeViewer allows you to preview over 8,000 Mac & Windows fonts before you buy them, with text that you choose. A great idea, well-executed. $$$.

I don't want to spend any money -- where are Web sites the offer only free fonts?

• EKNP ~ They say they've got "zillions of free fonts". Yes they do. And organized by category. Awesome. Free.
• Free fonts from Rotodesign.com ~ A really cool collection of fonts for Mac & Windows -- & we love that retro design! Note that these fonts often do not include punctuation or numbers, but hey, whaddya expect? Free.
• Microsoft Typography ~ Free fonts included in Microsoft products. What's cool is that you can either select a product name & then get a list of fonts supplied with it, or you can select a font name & then get a list of products that supply it. Very useful. Free.
• Divide By Zero ~ TrueType fonts for Windows only. Also includes a fontmaking tutorial. Free.
• FontFace ~ Hundreds of archived fonts for Mac & Windows. Free.
• I Shot The Serif ~ Fonts for Windows. You gotta love that title! Free.
• free dinc things ~ A small collection of fonts for Mac & Windows, or, as the site advertises, "fonts for people with computers!". Free.
• Westergaard ~ A very hip site where you can download free Windows fonts to your heart's content, all organized around 5 themes: crazy, classic, elegant, futuristic, & rookie. Free.
• Famous Fonts ~ A very cool idea -- this site focuses solely on fonts used in TV shows, movies, publications, & other media and products. Free.

What do I need to know about typography?

• Typofile -- Techniques + Technology ~ A couple of insightful advice about type and how to use typefaces together intelligently.

How do I work with text on a Web page? Anything special I need to know?

• Terrific type tips ~ A collection of 23 tips from Builder.com.

How do I work with fonts in graphics?

• Using text in WWW graphics ~ A nice article covering the basic issues.

What are embedded fonts? And how do I work with them?

• Understanding Embedded Fonts ~ An introduction to the concepts of embedded fonts at Developer Shed.
• Intro to Embedded Fonts ~ The usual excellent article from Webmonkey.
• Embedded Fonts in Action ~ A short article about TrueDoc in Netscape & Internet Explorer. After reading this article, search the rest of WebReview for "embedded fonts" to read more articles like this one.
• Font embedding for the Web ~ Microsoft's take on the subject. Not updated since February 2000.

I can't indent paragraphs! Are there any tricks to doing this?

• Indenting with HTML ~ An article from Index DOT HTML that covers all the various methods. We at Granneman Information Solutions recommend CSS - Cascading Style Sheets.

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