Using Google Fonts on Your Website
You can use hundreds of free, open-source fonts available through Google Fonts.
- Select the Text tool in the toolbar or open the Text panel.
- Click the font name in either the tool options bar or the Text panel.
- Click More fonts… at the bottom of the font menu.
- Search by entering the font name in the search field.
About Roboto, Google’s Popular Font
Google’s in-house Roboto is the most downloaded font on the Google Fonts website. It is clean, stylish, professional, and friendly. Roboto is the default font for Android, Chrome OS, and Google’s Material Design system.
Understanding Font Types
- TTF stands for TrueType Font, while OTF stands for OpenType Font.
- TTF is an older font type, whereas OTF was based on the TrueType standard.
The Importance of Fonts in Graphic Design
A font in graphic design is the lettering used to put text on images and videos. Pairing a good image with the right font helps convey messages effectively.