![]() ![]() But keep in mind: the use of this kind of figures is typical for the 17-18th centuries typography, which is why lowercase figures may look as a reference to that time. A text box featuring old style figures would appear more uniform. How to use this Lowercase figures can be good for long texts with numerous dates, where you don’t mean to highlight the numbers but rather want to make them an integral part of the text. That said, in this type of figures, there are typically descenders in the 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and ascenders in the 6 and the 8. There are also old style (lowercase) figures - their basic height aligns with the font’s x height. What’s that The default figures which are typed from your keyboard and align with the cap height are referred to as ‘lining figures’ (uppercase figures). Where to find in Figma Text → Type Settings → Details → Numbers → Style → Monospace Monospaced figures should be used with caution when it comes to display type, though, - no kerning in numbers will appear rather as a mistake than a stylistic solution in large sizes. How to use this Tabular figures are used when numbers are placed vertically below each other (for instance, in a price list or a menu) - big numbers get arranged by digits and become easier to perceive. These figures are inscribed in identical notional rectangles (referred to as the em squares or em boxes). What’s that Pretty much any quality font supports monospace, or tabular, figures. They will help them properly choose a font, avoid serious mistakes in dealing with it, arrange typography, and use the typeface as an additional expressive medium. This results in designers often preferring to use only the tool’s basic functionality.įor this piece, we’ve put together a list of key rules and tools a UI/UX designer should know to work with text. However, firstly, not all of them are self-evident, and, secondly, some of the features have no code equivalents (though sometimes it’s the opposite - an easily developable feature is unavailable in Figma). To be able to use these fonts, you’ll need to download one of Figma’s Font installers from their webpage (macOS or Windows).A font is not just symbols you have on your keyboard, but also a range of less obvious characters and their interaction algorithms, and the typesetting rules are much more than just spelling and punctuation.Īn understanding of how type works helps designers properly deal with typography - whereas smart typography, in its turn, makes it easier for users to absorb the information (which is particularly important when it comes to interfaces) and can serve as expressive means that do not ruin user experience, but help a project more accurately address its target audience.įigma features most of the tools for working with type. All you have to do is click the button, and usually, the whole Font Family will be installed on your device. There are many sites on the Internet where you can download free fonts, such as Fontshare, DaFont, 1001FreeFonts, FontSquirrel, etc.Īll of the font websites have “ Download” options for each of their fonts. So if you have found a font that isn’t part of Figma’s library, you will have to install it from a third-party website. Some of these include Roboto, Montserrat, Lato, Open Sans, Avenir, etc.įigma already provides a large library of Google fonts that are available for use, but it doesn’t have everything. Yes, Figma’s font library has plenty of sans-serif fonts available for free use. Some of these include Times New Roman, Georgia, Baskerville, Merriweather, Crimson Text, Palatino, etc. What are the free serif fonts on Figma?įigma has countless free serif fonts available in its own library. ![]() Some good serif fonts in Figma for versatile design are Times New Roman, Georgia, Baskerville, Didot, Garamond, Palatino, Century Schoolbook, etc. It's suitable for various design applications, from books to branding to web design and blogs. While it radiates clarity and high-brand luxury, it is also warm and inviting. Garamond is known for its versatility and timeless quality. ![]()
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