Graphics Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 3.38
To embed the fonts, you will need the
embed code and the name of the font
(both are highlighted in red)
The integration is very simple. After you determine what font styles (e.g.,
regular, bold, italic, etc.) and character sets (e.g. Latin) you will need, Google
Fonts provides a one-line code to embed in your own page in HTML. How Edge
Animate handles this process is explained in section 3.8.3.
The biggest advantage here is certainly the open source licensing that elimi-
nates a lengthy login process—a great perk for anyone wanting to experiment
with various fonts without having to register. However, the licensing model is
also the only significant disadvantage because you will not find any commercial
fonts, which are often stipulated by corporate design guidelines, here.
If you are you interested in open source fonts, I recommend the following
blog about Google Fonts: http://googlewebfonts.blogspot.de
3.8.2 Adobe Typekit
Adobe Typekit (www.typekit.com) is a font service that provides fonts for
websites. Unlike Google Fonts, Typekit is a paid premium service that offers an
extensive library of high-quality, copyrighted fonts. The cost of selecting and
using Typekit fonts is based on how many websites (domains) use the fonts and
the estimated number of page views per month. However, there is a free trial
rate, which offers you the chance to use two fonts from a limited font pool for a
single website. The trial offer limits the monthly number of page views to 25,000
and automatically displays a small Typekit badge at the bottom left corner of
the website. If you want to avoid these restrictions, you can select from different
plans starting at $24.99 per year.
 
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