| I. Main idea/topic
A. Subtopic 1 1. Support 2. Support 3. Support B. Transition, Subtopic 2 1. Support 2. Support 3. Support C. Transition, Subtopic 3 1. Support 2. Support 3. Support D. Conclusion | I. Web site fonts
A. Font selection 1. Easy to read 2. Simple, with no serif 3. Plain, not fancy or italics B. Careful with special effects 1. Shadowing 2. Flashing 3. Limit to headings C. Work with browsers 1. Web safe fonts 2. Choices given in Dreamweaver 3. Test with different browsers D. Font affects success |
When creating a Web site, dealing appropriately with fonts is very important. The font used should be selected carefully. It should be as easy to read as possible. Because studies show they are harder to decipher, it is best to use fonts without serifs, which are the small lines at the ends of the characters. It is also recommended that the font be simple rather than fancy or italic. Another important consideration for Web site fonts is the cautious use of special effects. Shadowing is one of the effects that could be somewhat hard to read. Flashing words can be distracting and annoying if not used properly. When using such special effects, it would be best to limit them to headings and special locations that need attention called to them. In addition to these considerations, the font used on a Web site should be one that works well in a variety of browsers. Lists of Web-safe fonts can be easily found on the Internet. When designing with Dreamweaver, a list of Web-safe fonts is provided for the programmer. It is always recommended that the page containing the selected fonts be tested in a variety of browsers before being mounted onthe Web. The thoughtful use of Web-safe fonts that are simple and easy to read will make a big difference in the success of any Web page.