Web Design in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

Typography on the Web

For those accustomed to print, the Web offers some unique challenges, usually requiring the relinquishing of control. Typography is a prime example. In print, designers may choose a typeface and point size for headlines and body copy, and as long as the proper font is provided when the printed piece is output, everything looks just the way the designer intended. On the Web, it’s not so easy.