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A term borrowed from English from typography and computer science that refers to a typeface with a specific font size and a specific font style.
Für die Überschrift habe ich einen größeren Font als für den restlichen Text gewählt.
For the heading, I chose a larger font than for the rest of the text.
The word 'Font' (font) was borrowed directly from English and is masculine in German. It is therefore called 'der Font'.
Dieser Font ist schwer zu lesen, wir sollten einen anderen nehmen.
This font is hard to read; we should choose a different one.
'Der Font' (the font) is a technical term used mainly in computer science, design, and typography. In everyday conversations outside these fields, the word is rather rare.
Als Webdesigner muss man viele verschiedene Fonts kennen.
As a web designer, you have to know many different fonts.
Common verbs used with 'Font' (font) describe typical actions on a computer: selecting, installing, changing, or downloading a font.
Ich muss noch den richtigen Font für das Plakat auswählen.
I still need to select the right font for the poster.
writing / script
'die Schrift' and 'der Font' can both refer to the design of letters on a screen or in print. 'Schrift' is the more general German word and also fits everyday situations, for example with a text or a poster. 'Font' is used especially in computing, design, or software programs. Learners may confuse the words because both often appear in word-processing programs. In practice: if you are talking generally about how the letters look, 'Schrift' is very natural. If it is about a specific selection in software, 'Font' sounds more technical.
Im Kurs hat er einen neuen Font für seine Präsentation installiert.
In the course, he installed a new font for his presentation.
Für die Einladung wählt Sofia eine gut lesbare Schrift.
For the invitation, Sofia chooses a font that is easy to read.