- Serif is Duch word it means "line".
- Sans is French word it means "without".
| Serif | Sans Serif | |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Serif is a small line attached to the end of a stroke in a character. | Sans serif is do not use serifs, small lines at the end of a character. |
| Examples | Times Roman,Courier,Palatino. | Arial,Helvetica,Verdana. |
| Usage | For printed works like books,newspapers and magazines. | For online works like in web design and in presentations. |
| Purpose | Suitable for high resolutions.
| Suitable for low resolutions.
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Serif vs Sans Serif
Examples of Serif font:
Examples of San Serifs:
