A font in which every character takes up the same horizontal space, so letters and numbers line up vertically. It's the classic look of code editors and terminals.
Synonyms
- monospace
- fixed-width font
Related terms
In plain words
- the even-spaced 'typewriter' or 'code' font
Usage example
We render API keys in a monospaced font so each character is easy to read.
Don't confuse with…
- proportional fontIn a proportional font a narrow 'i' takes less room than a wide 'm'; in a monospaced font every character occupies the same width.
Categories
- Typography