fixed-width font
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Definition
Noun: A fixed-width font is a type of font where every character occupies exactly the same amount of horizontal space. This means letters like "i" and "w" are given identical widths, unlike in proportional fonts where widths vary. This style is characteristic of typewriters and early computer terminals.
Usage
A fixed-width font is primarily used in contexts where vertical alignment of text is critical, such as in computer programming, data tables, or terminal emulators.
Examples
- Noun:
- The code editor uses a fixed-width font to make the indentation and structure clear.
- For the spreadsheet to display correctly, please format the data in a fixed-width font like Courier.
Advanced Usage
- Monospaced Font: This is a direct synonym for "fixed-width font." The term emphasizes that the font uses a single, fixed width for all characters.
- The designer chose a monospaced font to give the website a retro, technical feel.
Variants and Related Words
- Monospace (n/v): Often used as a shorter noun form ("use a monospace") or as a verb ("to monospace the text").
- Fixed-pitch font (n): Another technical synonym, highlighting that the spacing (pitch) between characters is constant.
- Non-proportional font (n): A term that defines the font by what it is not—it does not use proportional spacing.
Synonyms
- Monospaced font
- Fixed-pitch font
- Non-proportional font
- Typewriter font
Related Phrases
- Fixed-width formatting: The practice of arranging text using a fixed-width font to create structured layouts like ASCII art or simple tables.
- The document used fixed-width formatting to present the command-line output.
Noun
- a typeface is which each character is given the same width (as by a typewriter)