# Custom font

A font file your site loads so everyone sees the same typeface.

## What is a **custom font** in CSS?

A **custom font** is a font file your site loads, so everyone sees your chosen typeface whether or not they have it installed.

```css
@font-face { font-family: "Brand Sans"; src: url("fonts/brand-sans.woff2") format("woff2"); }
body { font-family: "Brand Sans", sans-serif; }
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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