主要区别-衬线与无衬线

Serif and Sans Serif are two general categories of typefaces or fonts, and almost all the fonts we use in typing can be classified into these two categories. Though many of us are familiar with these two terms, what most of us really don’t know is the definite difference between serif and sans serif. The main difference between serif and sans serif is apparent is in their names itself. Serif is a little decorative stroke that extends from the letters. Therefore, serif can be described as fonts that contain **all finishing strokes at the end of a character. Sans is the French word for without. Thus, sans serif fonts can be described as the fonts that do not have decorative strokes at the end of the characters.

什么是衬线(serif)？

衬线是小的曲线，装饰性的笔划，可以看到在一个字符的结尾。因此，衬线字体是指在字符末尾有一点装饰性笔划的字体。这种笔触可以是尾巴的形式，尖锐的或钝的，平淡的或装饰性的。但是，每种不同的字体都有一些不同的特征，使得它们可以从其他衬线字体中识别出来。衬线字体的一些常见示例包括Times New Roman、Georgia、Rockwell和Cambria。衬线字体通常被描述为优雅，经典和正式。

It is believed that serif wants help increase the readability as well as a reading of a text. When we are reading a long passage written in **all fonts, serif fonts are said to be more useful. Therefore, serif fonts are widely seen in printed works such as newspapers, magazines, and books.

什么是无衬线(sans serif)？

Sans是一个法语介词，意思是无。因此，无衬线指的是字体末尾没有一点装饰性的笔划。这些类型的字体被认为是反映简单，他们看起来直接和准确。此外，它们还包括各种宽度和形状。一些常见的无衬线文本包括Arial、Verdana、Helvetica和Tahoma。

Sans serif fonts are believed to more suited to the web than printed works. This is because, it is easier to read on a screen. In addition, sans serif is more suitable for **all texts.  When selecting a font for young children, sans serif is preferable, as the simple fonts are easy to recognize.

衬线(serif)和无衬线(sans serif)的区别

意思

衬线是一种字体，其特点是在字符的末尾有一点装饰性的笔划。

Sans-serif是一种字体，字符末尾不包含装饰性笔划。

属性属性

衬线被认为是经典，正式，优雅，自信。

无衬线被认为是现代的，直接的，干净的和最低限度的。

使用

衬线广泛应用于报纸、杂志、书籍等印刷品中。

无衬线在网络上被广泛使用。

文本的大小

衬线用于大文本。

无衬线用于小文本。

示例

衬线的一些常见例子包括Times New Roman、Georgia、Rockwell和Cambria。

Sans-Serif的一些常见示例包括Arial、Verdana、Helvetica和Tahoma。

Image Courtesy:

“Times New Roman” by GearedBull at English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Comm*** 

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