Web Safe Fonts in CSS
Web Safe Fonts in CSS — Reliable Fonts for Cross-Browser Compatibility
Web Safe Fonts are fonts that are commonly installed on most devices and operating systems, ensuring your text looks consistent without requiring users to download custom fonts.
Common Web Safe Fonts
| Font Family | Description | Example CSS |
|---|---|---|
Arial | Sans-serif, widely available | font-family: Arial, sans-serif; |
Verdana | Sans-serif, very readable | font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; |
Helvetica | Sans-serif, popular on Mac | font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; |
Tahoma | Sans-serif, clear and clean | font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; |
Trebuchet MS | Sans-serif, modern look | font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif; |
Times New Roman | Serif, classic newspaper style | font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; |
Georgia | Serif, elegant and readable | font-family: Georgia, serif; |
Garamond | Serif, classic style | font-family: Garamond, serif; |
Courier New | Monospace, typewriter style | font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; |
Brush Script MT | Cursive, decorative | font-family: 'Brush Script MT', cursive; |
Example Usage
body { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;}h1 { font-family: 'Times New Roman', Times, serif;}Tips
Always provide fallback fonts (generic families like
serif,sans-serif,monospace) in thefont-familylist.Web safe fonts load instantly since they are already on users’ devices.
They ensure cross-platform consistency.
Combine them with custom web fonts for fallback scenarios.
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