Making the web more beautiful, fast, and open through great typography
Google Fonts Knowledge provides guidance and inspiration for anyone using type, with insights about everything from font combinations to typographic history.
Typography Basics
Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.
Typeface vs Font
A typeface is a family of related fonts, while a font is a specific weight, width, and style of a typeface.
Type Anatomy
Understanding type anatomy helps you make informed decisions about typeface selection and usage.
Type Classification
Typefaces are classified into categories based on their visual characteristics and historical context.
Font Size
64px
Type Specimen
ABCDEFGHIJKLM
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklm
nopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789
Font Pairing Guide
Discover harmonious font combinations that enhance your design's visual hierarchy and readability.
Serif + Sans-serif
Classical pairing that creates strong contrast while maintaining readability.
Weight Contrast
Using different weights of the same typeface for subtle hierarchy.
Monospace + Sans-serif
Technical yet refined combination for modern applications.
Font Pairing Tips
Contrast is Key
Choose fonts with different characteristics but complementary qualities.
Maintain Hierarchy
Ensure clear visual distinction between headings and body text.
Less is More
Limit your selection to 2-3 typefaces to maintain consistency.
Design System Guidelines
A comprehensive guide to our design system, ensuring consistency and accessibility across all platforms.
Typography
Colors
Components
Buttons
Rounded edges with subtle hover animations and consistent padding.
Grid System
12-column fluid grid using modern CSS Grid and Flexbox.
Images & Icons
SVG icons and optimized images with lazy loading.
Interactions
- Smooth transitions (200-300ms)
- Micro-interactions on hover
- Subtle parallax effects
Design System Guidelines
A comprehensive guide to our design principles and components
Typography
Sans-serif fonts optimized for readability with perfect spacing and hierarchy.
Colors
Minimalist palette with carefully selected primary and accent colors for maximum impact.
Layout
Fluid grid system with generous spacing for optimal content presentation.
Components
Components feature smooth transitions and subtle hover effects.
Visual Elements
Scalable vectors for crisp visuals
Best Practices
WCAG compliant contrast ratios and semantic HTML structure.
Optimized assets and efficient loading strategies.
Fluid layouts that adapt seamlessly to all devices.
Design Guidelines
Essential design principles and components for creating consistent, accessible, and visually appealing interfaces.
Typography
Sans-serif Fonts
Inter and Roboto for optimal readability
Font Weights
Bold headings, medium subheadings, light body text
Line Height
1.5x font size for optimal readability
Colors
Neutral Palette
Components
Card Example
With hover effects and soft shadows
Navbar Example
Sticky with scroll interactions
Interactions
Hover Effects
Subtle transitions and tooltips
Scale Transform
Smooth scaling on hover
Translation
Subtle movement on interaction
Resources & Downloads
Access our collection of tools, guides, and resources to enhance your typography workflow.
Typography Guide PDF
Comprehensive guide to mastering typography principles and best practices.
Font Pairing Cheatsheet
Quick reference guide for creating harmonious font combinations.
Design Templates
Ready-to-use templates with pre-configured typography settings.
Online Tools
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Community Showcase
Explore inspiring typography projects from our global community of designers.
Modern Magazine Layout
Creative typography exploration for editorial design.
Dynamic Landing Page
Responsive typography system for web applications.
Brand Identity System
Comprehensive typography guidelines for brand identity.
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