Pronunciations
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/ˈtaɪpˌfeɪs/
Pronunciation notes
- General-American
Noun
The particular design of some type, font, or a font family.
- Synonyms
- facefont[Appendix:Glossary
- Examples
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More examples (1)
(Technically Aptos and Calibri are typefaces, while a “font” refers to a particular face or size, like italics or boldface. But in practice, “font” is often used as a synonym for “typeface,” including by Microsoft employees interviewed for this article.)
The surface of type which inked, or the impression it makes.
Noun
a specific size and style of type within a type family
- Broader terms