MILT: Text Information and Media

Text information

refers to any data, content, or knowledge that is communicated through written or printed words

Text Media

channels and platforms used to distribute text information (print, digital, broadcast)

Typeface

the representation or style of a text in the digital format

Serif

a typeface with small strokes or extensions at the end of its longer strokes

Examples of Serif

Times New Roman
Garamond
Book Antiqua

Sans Serif

a typeface that tends to have less stroke width variation than serif typefaces. They are often used to convey simplicity and modernity or minimalism

Examples of Sans Serif

Aptos
Calibri
Tahoma
Arial

Slab Serif

a typeface characterized by thick; block-like serifs

Examples of Slab Serif

Rockwell
Elephant

Script

based upon the varied and often fluid stroke created by handwriting, pretty much like the cursive fonts just typically more elegant.

Examples of Script

Script MJ
Monotype
Corsiva

Decorative

decorative typefaces, also known as display fonts, are designed to add a unique and artistic flair to text

Examples of Decorative

Jokerman, Chiller, Ravie