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A set of letters, numbers, and characters in a consistent graphic style, used for printing or display on a screen; a font.
Für die Einladung haben wir die Schriftart Helvetica gewählt.
For the invitation, we chose the font Helvetica.
The word is a clear compound of 'die Schrift' (writing/script/typeface) and 'die Art' (the kind/type). So it literally means a particular 'kind of writing/typeface'.
Diese Schriftart ist schwer zu lesen.
This font is hard to read.
In the context of computers and design, 'Schriftart' (font) is often combined with verbs like 'auswählen' (to select), 'ändern' (to change), 'einstellen' (to set), or 'verwenden' (to use).
Für offizielle Dokumente sollten Sie eine seriöse Schriftart auswählen.
For official documents, you should select a professional-looking font.
The specific name of the font, such as 'Arial' or 'Times New Roman', is often named directly after the word 'Schriftart' (font).
Der Text ist in der Schriftart Calibri formatiert.
The text is formatted in the font Calibri.
writing / script
Both Schrift and Schriftart can refer to the graphic design of letters. Schrift is the more general term and, depending on the context, can also mean the visible way something is written, while Schriftart refers to a specific, consistent font. Choose Schriftart when you are specifically selecting a font for the text.
Für den neuen Text wählte ich eine gut lesbare Schriftart aus.
I chose an easy-to-read font for the new text.
Die Schrift auf dem Bildschirm ist zu klein und schwer zu lesen.
The writing on the screen is too small and difficult to read.
