10 Questions
Which typeface was chosen as the default by Microsoft in the early 2000s?
Calibri
Who is credited as the inventor of the printing press in the 15th century?
Johannes Gutenberg
What was the original standard for printing?
Black Letter Typeface
Which font did the US Department of State use as its initial font?
Courier
When was the Universal Product Code (UPC) introduced?
1974
When did the London Underground change its font for a more modern look?
2016
What was the font used by the US Department of State before adopting Calibri as its current font?
Courier
Who is considered the founder of the barcode?
Joseph Woodland
Which typeface served as the original standard for printing?
Black Letter
What typeface was chosen as the default by Microsoft in the early 2000s?
Calibri
Explore the evolution of typography from black letter typeface to Calibri, as well as the history of barcode adoption and the UPC creation. Learn about the fonts used by Microsoft, US Dept. of State, and London Underground.
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