How can I check whether my site fonts are ok on other computers?

Steve36 · 10-05-2009, 02:54 PM

Ideally without giving it to (a great bunch of) marketers? lol

I just want to check that everyone else sees what I see.
(making sure my sight is setup correctly)

(I'm on a mac if that makes a difference)

Thanks!

Brian Cook · 10-05-2009, 03:56 PM

Steve,

These fonts can typically be seen on recent
versions of Windows and Mac pc's:

- Arial
- Book Antiqua
- Comic Sans MS
- Georgia
- Courier New
- Tahoma
- Times New Roman
- Trebuchet MS
- Verdana

Brian

Steve36 · 10-05-2009, 04:23 PM

Thanks for your time,

I'm using chalkboard, is that acceptable?

GeorgeWhitaker · 10-05-2009, 05:59 PM

Use browsershot.com. This site allows you to see what your site looks like in any version of a broswer.

I personally to double check if my site looks the way I want it to on all major browsers. Definitely recommended if you're outsourcing web design to a freelancer.

tomw · 10-05-2009, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GeorgeWhitaker

Use browsershot.com. This site allows you to see what your site looks like in any version of a broswer.

Great call by George about browsershot but sometimes it can get *really* busy and take an age to render your images in the queue.

For those looking for a very quick (almost instant!) view of how their sites will render in many versions of IE try;

IE NetRenderer - Browser Compatibility Check -

This is particularly useful to us Mac people.

Tom

jasonmorgan · 10-05-2009, 06:54 PM

stick to the list Brian gave and you'll be fine.

chalkboard... is a no go. sorry.

I use a lot of centry gothic myself which is one he didn't mention. Impact is another one (I think) that is cross platform compatible.

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Steve36 Active Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 82 Thanks: 29 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	How can I check whether my site fonts are ok on other computers? Ideally without giving it to (a great bunch of) marketers? lol I just want to check that everyone else sees what I see. (making sure my sight is setup correctly) (I'm on a mac if that makes a difference) Thanks!

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Brian Cook Senior Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Land of Enchantment Posts: 2,347 Thanks: 44 Thanked 76 Times in 42 Posts	Re: How can I check whether my site fonts are ok on other computers? Steve, These fonts can typically be seen on recent versions of Windows and Mac pc's: - Arial - Book Antiqua - Comic Sans MS - Georgia - Courier New - Tahoma - Times New Roman - Trebuchet MS - Verdana Brian

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Steve36 Active Warrior Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 82 Thanks: 29 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: How can I check whether my site fonts are ok on other computers? Thanks for your time, I'm using chalkboard, is that acceptable?

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GeorgeWhitaker Advanced Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston, Mass Posts: 515 Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How can I check whether my site fonts are ok on other computers? Use browsershot.com. This site allows you to see what your site looks like in any version of a broswer. I personally to double check if my site looks the way I want it to on all major browsers. Definitely recommended if you're outsourcing web design to a freelancer.

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jasonmorgan I'm Kind Of A Big Deal Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,003 Thanks: 60 Thanked 448 Times in 321 Posts	Re: How can I check whether my site fonts are ok on other computers? stick to the list Brian gave and you'll be fine. chalkboard... is a no go. sorry. I use a lot of centry gothic myself which is one he didn't mention. Impact is another one (I think) that is cross platform compatible.
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