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typeface
Last modified: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 

typeface
A design for a set of characters. Popular typefaces include Times Roman, Helvetica, and Courier. The typeface represents one aspect of a font. The font also includes such characteristics as size, weight, italics, and so on.

There are two general categories of typefaces: serif and sans serif. Sans serif typefaces are composed of simple lines, whereas serif typefaces use small decorative marks to embellish characters and make them easier to read. Helvetica is a sans serif type and Times Roman is a serif type.

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Guide to selecting typefaces 
Provides an online resource for selecting typefaces, including a tutorial on using type, typefaces that work well together, and a list of type foundries and designers.

Choosing and using typefaces
An overview of elements to consider when choosing a typeface, such as image, personality, and communication. Also included is a section on choosing the appropriate typeface for your publication and general typeface rules. Lastly, there are links to type terms and fundamentals, avoiding the overused, and references and utilities.

Yahoo!'s typefaces page
Yahoo!'s directory of fonts and typefaces.

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