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Google Font API

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CSS and optional Javascript library that handle and serve a set of fonts.
Behind the scene use @font-face but manage the different formats for you. And font is served by Google.
The Javascript API enables more control over font-loading management and let you integrate TypeKit fonts too.
Comparison of web fonts solutions
Name
Google Font API
Websitegoogle.com/...
Difficulty to setupeasy
Dependenciesexternal web service
Pros+ font is served by google and might already be in the browser cache
+ font style support
Cons- limited list of fonts
- limited character sets
Font licensing issueGoogle serve only open sources font
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Features
Text selectableYes
AccessibleYes
Text scalableYes
Loads quickly (no FOUT)Yes
Compatibility
Internet ExplorerYes see @font-face
FirefoxYes see @font-face
SafariYes see @font-face
Google ChromeYes see @font-face
OperaYes see @font-face
iPhone/iPadNo
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May 24th 2011 10:28:14 PM
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