font-family
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Sets the typeface; the browser falls through the list, so end with a generic family.
| How to write it | font-family: sans-serif; |
|---|---|
| Common values | sans-serif, serif, monospace, system-ui |
| Inherited | Yes — children receive it |
| Part of | font |
| Category | Text |
How to read this
- An inherited property only needs writing once on the parent — every child picks it up. Most text properties work this way.
- A shorthand resets whatever you leave out. Writing background: red alone also wipes a background image you set earlier.
- When rules collide, the more specific selector wins; only when specificity ties does source order decide.
- Animate transform and opacity for smoothness. Changing width or top forces the layout to be recalculated.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the CSS font-family property?
Sets the typeface; the browser falls through the list, so end with a generic family.
Q. How do you write font-family?
As font-family: sans-serif; Common values include sans-serif, serif, monospace, system-ui.
Q. Is font-family inherited?
Yes. Set it once on the parent and every child uses the same value without repeating it.
Q. Which shorthand sets font-family?
font can set it in one line.