Typography Preview
A Visual Guide to Type
Understanding Hierarchy
Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written
language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.
The Building Blocks
"Typography is two-dimensional architecture, based on experience and
imagination, and guided by rules and readability."
Technical Considerations
Here's a code example: font-family: system-ui;
Keyboard Shortcuts
Press ⌘ + B for bold text.
// Example code block
function typography() {
return "Beautiful type";
}
This interactive tool allows you to experiment with different system fonts
on various article elements. You can customize the typography for
headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, and more using fonts installed on your
system.
How to Use
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Click the "Load System Fonts" button to fetch all available fonts from
your system
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For each element, select:
- Font Family: Choose from your installed fonts
- Font Weight: Available weights for the selected font
- Font Size: Adjust the size in rem units
The preview will update in real-time as you make changes.
Tips for Good Typography
- Use size and weight to create clear hierarchy
- Maintain consistent font families for related elements
- Consider readability when choosing font sizes
- Test different combinations to find what works best
- Remember that system fonts will render faster than web fonts