FONT EXAMPLES Computer Applications

Serif Fonts Serif fonts have small marks called “serifs” on the tops and bottoms of letters. They may be decorative or functional. Serif fonts are used in textbooks, reports, newspapers, and in other documents involving large amounts of text. Serif fonts can be read easier and faster because the serifs allow the eyes to track better, especially when returning to the next line. M

Sans Serif Fonts Sans means without, so Sans Serif fonts are without serifs. They are simple and uncluttered. They are used for large sized print and where small amounts of print are used. M

Script Fonts Script fonts resemble cursive handwriting. The letters often appear to be connected. They give a document a formal or personal appearance. They can be difficult to read, especially if there is a large amount of text. Fonts can be created based on your handwriting. M

Novelty Fonts Novelty fonts are very artistic and include symbols as well as letters. They are used for visual effect. They are used for headlines and small amounts of text. They are often difficult to read. M

Classify the following examples. Helvetica Palatino Algerian Comic Sans Freestyle Matisse Baskerville Old Face Sans Serif Serif Novelty Sans Serif Script Sans Serif Serif

Classify the following examples. Tahoma Snap Verdana Zapf Chancery Dingbats Vladimir Old English Sans Serif Novelty Sans Serif Serif Novelty Script Novelty or Script

Classify the following examples. Bookman Bradley Hand Jokerman Franklin Gothic Lucida Handwriting New Century Schoolbook Papyrus Ravie Serif Script Novelty Sans Serif Script Serif Sans Serif Novelty