How can I choose alternative fonts to be used if the desired fonts are not available on a particular device for my Webflow website?

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September 22, 2023

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If you want to make sure that your website looks consistent and visually appealing across different devices, it's important to choose alternative fonts that can be used if the desired fonts are not available. Luckily, Webflow provides a built-in feature called "font fallback" that allows you to specify alternative fonts in case the primary fonts are not supported.

Here's how you can choose alternative fonts in Webflow:

Open your project in the Webflow Designer.
Go to the "Style" panel and select the element for which you want to choose alternative fonts.
In the typography section, click on the font name to open the font selection menu.
Webflow provides a wide range of fonts to choose from, categorized into different font stacks. Font stacks are groups of fonts that are similar in style and can be used as fallback options.
Select a font from the font stack that you like as the primary font for your element. This font will be used if it is available on the user's device.
To specify alternative fonts for devices that don't have the primary font, click on the "Choose fallback fonts" link below the font selection menu.
A modal will appear with a list of font stacks that you can choose from for fallback options. You can also add custom font stacks if you have specific fonts in mind.
Select the font stack that you prefer as the fallback option. Webflow will automatically generate the CSS code to apply the font stack to your element.
Repeat the process for other elements that you want to specify alternative fonts for.
Preview and test your website in different browsers and devices to ensure that the fonts fallback as expected.

By following these steps, you can ensure that your Webflow website gracefully adapts to different devices and operating systems, maintaining a consistent and visually appealing design across the board.

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