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Using PostScript Fonts
Working with fonts
Understanding the terms associated with printing will help you
design better documents. This section explains some basic terms
about printing with fonts.
Serif and San Serif Styles
Most font styles can be described as either serif or sans serif. Both
of these terms originated with typesetting, and they refer to the
appearance of the characters.
A serif font, like Times Roman or Palatino, has a decorative line or
foot at the ends of most of the lines that form each letter. Serif
fonts are among the oldest and most legible designs of type and
are used widely in newspapers and books. Use a serif font when
you want an elegant, traditional look that is easy to read.
This is Times Bold.
Sans serif fonts are characterized by their clean, simple lines. They
do not have a serif, or foot, at the end of each letter. Helvetica and
ITC Avant Garde Book are popular sans serif fonts. Use a sans
serif font when you want a contemporary look.
This is Helvetica Bold.
Frequently sans serif fonts are used for headings and tables, with
serif fonts used for large amounts of text.
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