Hi,
Site: http://www.os42.com
I have been playing around with the font setup on the site and decided I like one in particular - which is most likely not used by many of my visitors. It's called Kristen ITC [True type]
I realise that those who do not have have it on their own machines will simply default to the next font provided in the list, i.e. the arial, roman and verdana etc., but I am wondering if there is any means of setting the font even on a temporary basis through css or any other means.
At the moment I will probably just add a few words recommending that people download the font if they so desire, but I am fully aware of how little I know and ask for any suggestions on the off chance that there is an alternative solution.
Thanks for any advice you can offer :)
A question of fonts... (8 posts)
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shadow
Posted 5 years ago # -
You can't set a font in the way you want using CSS.
CSS is just a textfile, nothing more, and it does not contain any instructions as such. Even if it did, then as you are wanting a user to download and install a file, their ability to refuse this should automatically kick in.
If someone is using a computer and has no privileges (cyber-cafe) then they would not be able to install the font.
If you do point them at a a downloadable font, it needs also to be done in such a way that the user has to do the smallest amount of work. After all, if you go to a site, have to download a font, maybe unzip it, then move it to the correct directory, then restart the browser ....... you ain't really going to do it ....
In terms of ease of use, it is always much better to stick to the more common fonts.
Is there a site that lists which fonts are automatically part of packages, esp the Linux stuff ?
That said, I'm using XP Home and Kristen ITC is in my machine. -
Using a newish technology (Windows only) you can upload your font of choice with the web / blog page whether the users have it installed or not. It is hardly ever used but can be cool. It might be WFT? but I am not sure. If google hasnt blown up yet you might try there.
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Posted 5 years ago #Podz, Root:
Thanks for your feedback.
As you say, it is a fairly common font on XP machines and if I make it available as a link too - then I guess it covers all bases.
It's not something I will lose sleep over but just thought there might be an alternative.
Thanks :) -
duches77
Posted 5 years ago #http://www.visibone.com
He has a reference card with RGB color codes on one side and commonly supported fonts (organized by OS) on the other side. I have yet to see a tutorial like that on a website, but there probably is one somewhere. I might just make one when I have the time, but that means finding and downloading all the fonts so I can make images of them and people can see them. ^^;; In otherwords, don't look for it within the next six months while I'm finishing school... lol -
This WFT uploads the font so it shows in the browser straight away. No link needed.
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Posted 5 years ago #Thanks Duches77 - It is a great idea - why don't you quit school and start today :) j/k
Root: I have tried to find what it is you are referring to [WFT] but not having much luck.
It's a weird concept isn't it, that you have to have the font on your own machine to see it.
Thanks for your help :) -
Anonymous
Posted 5 years ago #
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