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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.
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Both words refer to the design of letters on a computer or in print. „Die Schriftart“ means the general graphic style, while „der Font“ is more precise in typography and refers to a particular combination of style, size, and typeface style. Use „Schriftart“ in general, while „Font“ is more suitable for specific settings.
Für die Überschrift wählen wir den Font Arial in 18 Punkt.
For the heading, we choose the Arial font at 18 points.
Für die Überschrift wählen wir die Schriftart Arial.
For the heading, we choose the Arial typeface.
