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How Many Fonts Should Your Website Use – 1, 2, or More?

Good web design, number of fonts to use - 1 or 2 vs too many that makes the page chaotic and unreadable

When you’re designing a website, picking fonts can be exciting - maybe too exciting. Suddenly, you’ve got your headline in a funky display font, your body text in something clean and minimal, your call-to-action in a bold condensed typeface, and before you know it… your site looks like a ransom note.

So how many fonts should you actually use on your website? The short answer: usually one or two.

Let’s break it down.

Why Font Restraint Matters

Fonts are more

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Top 10 Website Fonts to Avoid Due to Compatibility Issues

Calibri

These fonts may not be pre-installed on all devices, leading to potential font substitution issues.

  • Calibri, Cambria, Segoe UI, Trebuchet MS: While popular on Windows, these fonts might not be widely available on non-Windows platforms like Mac, iphones, ipads, or older devices.
  • Conduit: This font has limited character support, making it unsuitable for international content.
  • Impact, Papyrus, Wingdings, Comic Sans, Rockwell: These fonts, often used for informal or decorative purposes, can cause compatibility issues due to their less common nature
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