What is a CSS system font?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

CSS System Fonts are a set of pre-installed fonts that are available on a user's device. These fonts can be accessed and utilized in web design without the need to include them in a website's stylesheet, reducing page load time and making for a better user experience.

System fonts can be accessed using the CSS generic font family keywords like serif, sans-serif, monospace, and cursive, among others.

Using system fonts can also help with responsive design, as they automatically adjust to fit the user's device and screen size. However, it's important to keep in mind that system fonts can vary by operating system and device, so it's recommended to include fallback font families in case the desired system font is not available.