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Font Weight

Also known as:Type WeightTypeface Weight

Definition

Font weight refers to the thickness or heaviness of a typeface's strokes — ranging from Thin (100) and Light (300) through Regular (400) and Medium (500) to Bold (700), Extra Bold (800), and Black (900). Strategic use of font weight creates visual hierarchy in thumbnails, titles, and branded materials, guiding the viewer's eye and emphasizing key information.

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