The CSS font-family property changes the typeface. For example:

font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;

Recall that different computers have different typefaces installed. Arial is a standard Windows typeface. But what if the user has a Linux machine? There’s a good chance that it won’t have Arial.

In that case, the browser goes down the list, and chooses the first typeface that is installed on the machine. So, the browser will look for Arial first. If that isn’t on the computer, the browser will look for Helvetica. This is a standard Mac typeface.

Text spacing refers to the amount of whitespace around pieces of text. Between letters in words, between words, and between lines.

Text spacing affects readability, and therefore the usability of a Web site. It’s something you should pay attention to.

This article reviews some text spacing options.

Line spacing

This is how much vertical space is added between lines of text. Like this:

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This website will allow you to create custom made buttons, logos and fonts that you may use for your own web page

Learn:

• The elements of font styling.
• How to style text.
• How to change background colors.

Learn how to make text strong and emphasized.