How to pick a font quickly
Start with the job the font needs to do. Product interfaces usually want clean, highly readable sans fonts. Editorial or luxury layouts often suit serif faces. Developer tools usually benefit from monospace fonts. Then test your real copy, not placeholder text.
How to install fonts on Windows, macOS and Linux
Download the font family, extract the zip, then install the .ttf or .otf files in your operating system. Restart design or code apps afterwards so the font becomes available.
How to use a font on the web
For Google Fonts, add the link tag in the page head, then reference the family in CSS.
<link href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;600;800&display=swap" rel="stylesheet">
body {
font-family: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}Practical typography tips
Use fewer fonts, not more. One strong UI font can do most of the job. If pairing fonts, create contrast with role and texture rather than chaos. Keep body text readable, use clear spacing, and test headings at mobile sizes before committing.