You
cannot count on any certain font (type
style) being on all computers. Some are fairly common and newer computers may
have more, but you want everyone to enjoy your page - and see it as nearly as
possible just the way you plan it.
That means that
you must do one of three things:
1.
Use font families so that if the viewer's
computer doesn't have your chosen font, it can go down your list to one that it
does have. This way, you can control the way your site looks even if it can't
use your most favorite font.
2.
Use your special fonts only in photos or graphics.
This limits the changes you can make since you'd have to go back to the photo
and change it - if you could. This is especially good for headings and logos.
I used it below in the photo too.
3.
Provide a download link for your
font so that your viewers will see your site the way you envisioned it. This is
the ultimate solution: you can use the font you want and can change your text
at will. However, it depends on the viewer's questionable willingness and/or ability
to download something onto their computer.
Often
you may end up doing all three as I have done on this page and the following one.
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