Discover the essentials of CSS typography and why a solid type system is crucial for web design. Learn how media queries and screen sizes impact typographic choices. Get insights into best practices for managing typography, ensuring accessibility, and maintaining consistency across devices. The hosts share personal anecdotes and useful tools like type-scale.com to streamline font sizing decisions. Plus, they hint at future discussions about integrating color systems and shadows into your designs!
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CSS Organization
Create a typography.css file for global styles and custom typography values.
This keeps typography organized and prevents inconsistencies.
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Base Font Size
Set the base font size on the HTML tag to 10px for easier rem calculations.
1.5rem then equals 15px, simplifying mental math.
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Font Size on Divs
Avoid setting font sizes on div elements.
Apply font sizes only to specific text-based elements like paragraphs or headings.
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In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about CSS typography, and how to quickly get up and running with type systems.
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Show Notes
05:00 - How do you define type at the start of a new project?
15:03 - How do media queries and screen sizes affect your system?
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats