Choosing fonts
When deciding what fonts to use on your site, there are several things to keep in mind:
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Pay careful attention to the readability of the font on a computer screen. Your visitors will not struggle trying to read pages if the type is nearly illegible.
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Sans serif fonts such as Arial or Verdana are easier to read than serif fonts such as Times New Roman.
Avoid using too many fonts and/or colors that may make the page appear too busy. -
Use the same font or selection of fonts throughout your site. Don't make your body text Verdana on one page, Times New Roman on another, and Arial on a third.
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Most decorative and script fonts are too difficult to read in large blocks of text. Reserve them for accents:
Save it for accents instead:
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Remember, if your visitor doesn't have a font installed on their computer, their browser will substitute another font instead. For information on defining alternate fonts, see our Dreamweaver font tutorial.
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When mixing fonts in your site, consider using multiple fonts from the same family. For example, try using Arial Black for headlines and Arial for the text:
Grab their eye with Arial Black!
Keep them reading with Arial.
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