Serif Type

An attribute of text. Serif is the quality of a letter having "feet" or small horizontal lines at the bottom of the letter. Times New Roman is probably the most common serif font. Serif is commonly used on larger type, as well as most printed materials and all things being equal, it is considered easier to read.

See also Sans Serif Type.

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