Whenever I’m working on a project that uses text, I feel like I spend most of my time deciding on the fonts I want to use. Whether I’m working in Photoshop or in Silhouette Studio, most of my designing time is spent running through my font list….and it takes forever! It’s just down-arrowing after down-arrowing, followed by settling on a font, only to second guess myself then having to run through all the fonts AGAIN. Ugh, it can be quite frustrating at times.
Well, recently I was introduced to an awesome website that lets you preview ALL of the fonts that are installed on your computer AT THE SAME TIME! I’m all about working smarter, not harder, and this site helps me do just that.
Check out this site to preview all your fonts!
This amazing and super easy-to-use website is wordmark.it. I love it and use it all the time now. Their tag line is “Helps you choose fonts!” and it’s so true!
[Now, this site is pretty straight-forward and doesn’t really need a tutorial….but, just in case, here’s a run-down on how to use all of its features.]
How to Use wordmark.it
The site couldn’t be easier to use either. All you do is type your word/phrase in the box at the top, then hit ‘load fonts’…..and wham-o! In just a few seconds, all the fonts that you have installed on your computer are loaded, and you can see how your desired word/phrase looks in all of them at once. I know, amazing!
Tada! All of your fonts!
After your fonts have been loaded, each is displayed in a little box with the font’s name underneath. Now you can just scroll through all of them to see which one(s) you like best. The default is a positive display, which shows your word in black text with a white background, but….
….you can also select a negative display which inverts the colors, revealing white text with a black background.
Lots of Options to Play With
There are also more options on the menubar that you can play around with:
- information: Opens up a page with instructions (if you need them) and more details on the process.
- positive/negative: Display colors as discussed above.
- aa / Aa / AA: Here you can toggle between the different display cases, either lowercase, Title case, or UPPERCASE.
- font size: You can type in the font size number if you’d like.
- smaller / bigger: Increase/decrease font size without typing in a specific number.
- filter selected: This opens up a new page with any fonts that you have selected to compare. More details below!
Filtering Your Selections
If you’ve selected a few fonts that you like and want to see them in more detail, just click on each one so it’s surrounded by a green box. Then click ‘filter selected’.
From here, you’re taken to a new screen with each of your selected fonts. On this screen, you can hover over each one to get some more information.
More Details
While hovering, on the left you’ll see a little “+” that allows you to zoom in on a font to see more of the details.
On the right, there’s an “x” that removes that font from your selection.
In the center, you’ll also notice a ‘tracking’ option with a “-” and “+” on either side. This allows you to adjust the kerning or character spacing between each letter. If you want to see what your word looks like with more spacing between each letter, just hit the “+” until you’re happy. Use the “-” to decrease the spacing.
Sharing Your Favorites
There are also some more options available at the bottom of the filter screen. You can save your selected fonts (you need to sign up and with a username and password first), print your selection, or share the fonts.
If you want to share the fonts (maybe you’re working on a project for a family/friend/client or perhaps you’re just indecisive like me and need a little input from others!), just click on “share and get feedback”. From here, you’re given a URL you can copy and paste, or there are links to share your selection on Twitter, Facebook, or in an email.
Phrase It!
If you’ve got a phrase you want to check out in all your fonts, just pop that whole thing in the box.
A-to-Z
Or you can even check out the whole alphabet at once….this would be SUPER helpful for checking out all the characters of dingbat fonts! Add in numbers and all the other characters, too.
Don’t Forget the Numbers
This works great for comparing numbers too!
Some Projects That This Has Been a Lifesaver For!
Check out my Project Gallery for lots of different projects I’ve created with the help of this awesome site!
Other Awesome Resources
Also, be sure and check out some of my original list of favorite fonts for using with chalkboards as well as an updated list with 50 MORE awesome chalkboard fonts!
Oh, I’ve also got a list of awesome dingbat fonts for chalkboards as well!
Did you know you can make a font out of your very own handwriting, for FREE?? Learn how!
I’ve put together a full tutorial for how to make a birthday chalkboard poster too!
And did you know that you can create some awesome posters with your Mac (including chalkboards), and you don’t need any fancy software?? You can! Check out my tutorial for all the details!
I’ve also compiled a list of my favorite sites that offer awesome FREE digital resources! High-quality fonts, SVGs, backgrounds, digital scrapbooking, Photoshop fun….it’s all covered here! And most include commercial rights too!
Other Similar Sites/Programs
Another website called flipping typical works in the same way, but wordmark.it has more options. Also, myFontBook is available…I’ve never used it, but it looks to be super fancy! I’ve also heard of another program called NexusFont that works similarly as wordmark.it, however, it’s a program that has to be installed and only runs on Windows. Since I use a Mac, I’m out of luck on that. However, wordmark.it does a mighty fine job for me and my needs, so I plan on utilizing this nifty little tool often.
Now, don’t get me wrong….I know part of the fun of creating is the actual design process, which includes selecting fonts. I get it. It is fun to down arrow and manually peruse my fonts….to an extent. I’m still able to do that by using wordmark.it, it just doesn’t take nearly as long now. I love time savers!
Are there any other handy dandy programs out there that you’ve found to be big time savers? If so, I’d love to hear about them!
[Oh, and I am in no way affiliated with wordmark.it…..I just love it and wanted to pass it along so others can use and enjoy!]
Thanks so much for stopping by!
mandy says
Thank you for this! Is there any way or do you have any tips on how to “pair” fonts easily? For example, if I wanted to use the phrase “I went to the store” and want a couple words in one font, and the rest in another, is there an option (or another app) that would do this for me automatically? Surely there’s an app with a box that i can type in a phrase and the program automatically spit the phrase back out in fonts that look good together without me having to think about it?? A bonus would be for the app/program/website to also automatically design the size of each word, the placement (like if i wanted to print on a chalkboard), and the style (italic, bold, etc.). Im sure I’m just being way to needy. Ive got ideas just not “design” savvy so I need HELP! Thanks!!
Cherie says
This is amazing!! Thank you for sharing!
Rachel says
Where have you and wordmarkit.com been my whole indecisive life! This is a game changer. Thank you :D
Karen Gilbert says
This is awesome Christine, as I agonize over fonts. At times I just can’t see to come up with the right on.. Thanks for sharing.
Sean Jones says
Thank YOU!!!!!!!! You saved me TONS OF TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nana says
While I love wordmark.it and find it very helpful, be aware that it may not be showing all your fonts. It doesn’t for me.
Spring says
well finding your page just made my day!!
Not only was I looking for ways to make birthday/back to school boards etc, I was also looking for a good place for chalkboard fonts AND to top it all off you just saved me so much time from scrolling through fonts one at a time using wordmark.
Thank you Thank you Thank you!
Crystal Nelson says
Holy this is genius! I love it :-) Thanks for sharing!!
Jacqui McNamara says
Thanks so much for sharing workmark.it, I’ve already bookmarked the site, It’s going to be super helpful :) Now I’m going to go and check out your projects, It’s looking like I’m going to find heaps of cool ideas :)
txgrandma says
This is amazing. Thanks so much for letting us in on this site!
Cheyenne says
Wordmark.it I LOVE THIS!
I do the same thing, scrolling through fonts to find one that’s fitting for the project I’m doing. This will make life SO much easier! Thank you for sharing!
DonElla says
What a great tip!! This is one of the best share’s I’ve ever found! Thank you so much for sharing wordmark.it. It makes finding which font to use so much faster that I think I’ll just go find more fonts to add to my collection!! I’m a crafter of many things and use my Silhouette frequently on some of them. Also in the process of launching (in May) my own blog, Life – at the cottage, sharing my own crafting, diy projects, rubber stamp art and paper crafting and my faith through encouragement and inspiration! Choosing fonts for it has been very time consuming. Sharing this has been a HUGE blessing to me!!
doodle AJ says
Big THANKS for sharing the info about wordmark.it! Awesome! I just stumbled upon your site via a pinterest link. I’m sure I’ll have a look at it frequently. Keep up the good work!
Jo Ann says
Thank you so much for this great site! Trying to find a certain font takes forever, now can find in a flash! :)
Mary (Hephzibah) Adelaja says
Jeez! So helpful… This will save me hours
Donna says
Gracious sakes! Where have I been not to know about this site! Thanks so much for posting. I, like you, waste too much time scrolling through the fonts on the Silhouette, trying to get just the right look! Talk about a time saver!! Thanks again!
Donna
Christine says
You’re so very welcome, Donna! I was over the moon when I found about this too! :) I hope you find it just as helpful!
Darlene says
Oh Ma Gawd!!!!!! This is fabulous!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Tami says
I LOVE you! Thank you so much for sharing this! I have almost 2,000 fonts and this will be such a time saver! :) Thank you! Thank you! Let me know if you ever need anything!
Tami xo
Patricia says
Gracias Cristine , hoy conoci tu pagina .Felicitaciones !!!.gracias por esta pagina para ver las fuentes , que buena !!!.Es real cuanto tiempo pierdo para hacer una tarjeta de feliz cumpleaños .
te felicito ya me suscribi y esperare ansiosa tus newsletters
Mayra says
For some reason markit doesn’t allow me to see the ones I have downloaded into my Imac? Any idea?
Rhonda C says
I LOVE WordMarkIt. But it only previews installed fonts. I have a folder of fonts that are not installed on my computer so that I am not overloading my installed fonts (yeah, I do love fonts. LOL!) Do you know of a similar program that will search specific folders and preview the fonts?
Christine says
Hey, Rhonda! Sorry, I sure don’t know of another program that can do that. Have you looked into any of the other ones I have listed at the end of the post? They may be able to help you. Good luck!
Nicole M. says
You have no idea how much time you have just saved me! THANK YOU for sharing this!!
Christine says
Haha, you are so welcome, Nicole! Glad I could help! :)
Camille says
You don’t understand. You have saved my life. I am SO appreciative that you have shared this!!! You’re awesome and your site is awesome!!!
Christine says
Yay, Camille! I’m so happy to hear you found this helpful too! And thanks for the super sweet words for me and my site! :)
Ashley says
I know I’m late to the party but YOU. ARE. A. GENIUS!!!!!! After designing my wedding invitations last year, I really started following typography and graphic design blogs and have fallen in love. Consequently, this has led me to have a font addiction. I don’t want to count the hours I’ve wasted going through my fonts one by one, especially my dingbats.
THANK YOU!!!
Christine says
Oh, I know your pain all too well, Ashley! I’m so happy you found this helpful too….it has definitely saved me countless hours of designing! :)
Julie says
I know this post is a year old, but I just found it on Pinterest. I’ve shared it on Pinterest, I’ve shared it on my Facebook page, I’ve shared it on my Bible Journaling Facebook group, and I blogged about it. (I included a link to your post). I didn’t read your entire post (until I came back to comment). I found a few of the options on my own (like using an entire phrase!) Thanks!! LOVE IT!!
Christine says
Wow, Julie! I’m so glad you found this info helpful too! I’m heading over your way now…..and thanks for all the sharing! :)
Mizschmitty says
LOVE YOU! Best thing since sliced bread. Thanks for sharing and I’m so glad I found you!
Christine says
Haha, thanks so much Mizschmitty! I’m glad you liked this too….and that you found me! :)
Cydnee/Tampa Cake Girl says
Great information. I am following you on Pinterest. Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. I hope to see you on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee
Christine says
Thank you so much, Cydnee! Hope you find it useful, too!
Suzy says
Thank you so much! This will help me so much in my vinyl business. Awesome!
Christine says
So great to hear, Suzy! Best of luck! :)
Anne-Marie Large says
Thanks so much for this! I found it on Pinterest and it’ll definitely be a lifesaver for me! x
Christine says
Hey Anne-Marie! I’m glad you found your way over here and that you found this helpful! :)
vicki dutcher says
Awesome tool – Thank You1
Christine says
Glad you found it helpful, Vicki!
Shelley says
This is the best thing to happen to me in a long time. I never knew such websites existed! You’re a life saver! Thank you!!
Christine says
My pleasure, Shelley! I was shocked when I first learned about wordmark’s capabilities too….“Where have you been all my life?!?” ;) Thanks for stopping by!
Renee from Idaho says
Wow! This is very fab! Thanks for sharing. I found you on Pinterest.
Christine says
Hey Renee! I’m glad you found your way over to these parts! :)
Mary says
This is so awesome. Wish I found this a long time ago!!
Christine says
I know what you mean, Mary! It would have saved me a bunch of time, too, if I had only discovered it sooner!
Libby says
I am so glad I stumbled across your site! I’m going to add it to my favorites for sure. I just started my new blog http://www.freebirdrving.com and can use all the advice, short cuts, and cute stuff I can come across. Love your site!
Libby
Christine says
Thank you so much for the very sweet words, Libby! I’m so glad to hear you enjoy my little slice of the web here. I’m a new(ish) blogger too still, so please let me know if I can help you out in any way!
Christina says
Wow, thanks so much. What a time saver!
Christine says
You’re so welcome, Christina!
Lisa Olson says
Oh HAPPY DAY for me finding your site and this post! Fantastic. Thanks so much!
Christine says
No problem, Lisa! So glad you found this helpful too! :)
edwin says
thank you lovely and beautiful Christine ,thank you soo so much for the tip,made everything a whole lot easier….simply amazing!
Christine says
You are so very welcome, Edwin! Glad I could help you out! {And thanks for the super sweet comment!} ;)
Shawntel says
Where have you been all my life?!?! This is a dream come true. Thanks so much for sharing! Found you through Pinterest.
Christine says
Glad you found your way over here, Shawntel, and happy to hear you found this tool helpful! Thanks for stopping by!
Michelle says
Thank you so darn much!! I LOVE this site! I make custom prints, and you have just saved me lots of time.
Christine says
You are so darn welcome, Michelle! Glad I could help!! :)
Amber Kristine says
You mam, are a life saver. I spend SO MUCH TIME scrolling through fonts. This is going to make a huge difference for me and for that, I thank you! :)
Christine says
You are very welcome, Amber! Glad this little tool is going to help you out as well!
Laurie says
This is fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing! I found you on Pinterest too : )
Christine says
Glad you found your way over from Pinterest, Laurie! I feel like I live there. :) Happy to hear this tool will be of use to you as well!
Nerissa Alford says
Game Changer!! I found you via Pinterest. Thanks so much for sharing. This brings some efficiency when designing.
:) Nerissa
Christine says
Hey Nerissa! I know what you mean….this tool has definitely sped up my designing process too. Thanks for heading over to these parts! :)
Talulah says
Seriously? Y’all aren’t creeped out by a website that knows what you have installed on your hard drive? My first question is, what else is it downloading? My photos? My documents? My tax files? And if it is downloading other things, what is it doing with them? Also if it’s downloading off my computer, what’s to prevent it from uploading stuff – like viruses or key stroke trackers?
I’ll take down clicking and down clicking any day over handing over my personal stuff to some company I don’t know from Adam. Maybe if this was software I could install and use offline, but this sounds too risky for me.
Christine says
Hey Talulah! A quick Google search looking into how safe wordmark.it is reveals it’s a very trust-worthy site. Thanks for visiting!
Dawn says
Oh my gosh! You made my day….and month….and….
I sooooo needed this. Thank you. Will save me a TON of time. Bless ya’ girl!
Christine says
Haha, so glad to hear it, Dawn! And bless ya’ right back! :)
nelly says
gracias! muchas gracias desde monterrey, n.l. mexico.
Christine says
Usted es muy bienvenido, Nelly! :)
Maria Jose says
Christine…
I pinned this idea last month. Today, I was creating a video for my students and had to select a font and used the site for the first time! Wow!!! It is definitely amazing. All the fonts I have chosen in one screen.
Thank you more than once for your recommendation :)
Christine says
Oh Maria, you are so very welcome! I’m so happy you also found it helpful! Thanks for the sweet note! :)
Brenda says
I cannot believe I never knew about this!!!! Thanks for sharing…it’s an amazing find!
Christine says
I know it, Brenda! I can’t believe it took me so long to find out about it either! Thanks for stopping by!
Colleen Pastoor says
Seriously amazing! Thank you :)
Christine says
No problem, Colleen! Glad you found it exciting as well!
Kristina says
Oh my goddddd thanks for sharing!! Picking fonts is always what takes me the longest too.
Kristina does the Internets
Christine says
Glad I’m not the only one, Kristina! :)
Nyle says
THIS. IS. AMAZING. I have been thinking of the same thing for the past few weeks. Now I can download all the fonts that i have bookmarked (which, I haven’t downloaded until I find a solution where I can see all of them at once. Ha!) Thank you!
Christine says
You’re so very welcome, Nyle! Go on a downloading spree! :)
Melissa says
I couldn’t thank you enough for sharing this. This is going to save me hours. My biggest creativity block, is having to choose a font! This helps me visualize all at once, what fits best!
Christine says
I know what you mean, Melissa! Deciding on a font is what I struggle with too when designing a project. I’m so glad this is going to help you out too!
Mary says
Christine love that idea. I’m trying to get organized new resolution. Do you have or know of any program (free) that will organize SVGs by catagory or making different folders maybe with a thumbnail preview. I’m just starting and need to organize these before I have a mess on my hands. Lol. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks so much Mary
Christine says
Hey Mary! Getting organized is one of my resolutions for this upcoming year too (although I seem to have it on my list every New Year, haha).
Hmmmm, I don’t know of any type of program that you’re looking for regarding organizing SVGs (but I would LOVE to have one of those myself!). I’ll keep my eyes open and pass along anything I find. What I’m doing now is just creating my own folders in Silhouette Studio for files I download, and also files on my hard drive for those I create….nothing amazing, but at least it’s organized somewhat. :) Please let me know if you find a program for SVGs, and thanks so much for stopping by!
Linda says
Hi Christine!, thanks so much for the tip!! I am definitely going to be utilizing this one!!
In response to Mary’s question, I have a svg library and a svg viewer program that I got from dash12.com. Definitely worth the money.
Hope that helps and thanks again! I will definitely be checking out your blog again!
Christine says
Oh Linda….you may have just changed my life (only slightly exaggerating). THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing the info and link for the SVG viewer! I had no idea one existed and I just may have to get it for myself. You’re a rockstar!
Lyn McNickle says
this is such a great idea. Why didn’t we know it before…
Thanks a lot Christine
Christine says
I know it, Lyn….I can’t believe I just found out about this earlier this year!
Tiffany says
GAH!! So awesome. I will use this a ton, thanks for sharing.
Christine says
No problem, Tiffany! Glad you found this helpful!
Rhonda H says
Wow!! What a fabulous program. This will save so much time. Thanks for sharing!!!
Christine says
Hello there, Rhonda! I’m happy to hear you’ll be enjoying wordmark.it as well! Thank you for stopping by!
Lisa Lillie says
Workmark.it is the most awesome thing EVER!!! Thank so much for sharing!
Christine says
I agree, Lisa! It is pretty incredible! :D
karen says
just wanted to give you a shout-out for the wordmark link. totally agree with the time spent on trying to find the right font. found you on Pinterest. again, thank you so much
Christine says
Hey there, Karen! I’m so very happy to hear you found this info helpful! Wordmark is too amazing not to share. :) Thanks so much for stopping by!
Jen says
Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I stumbled across this on Pinterest and you have no idea (actually, you probably do…) how many times I thought “man, I really should print out samples of every font I’ve downloaded so I don’t have to endlessly scroll!”
This will be a major time saver. And so…I thank you (again!!) for sharing. :)
Christine says
Haha, you are so very welcome, Jen! Believe me, I had the very same reaction when I first heard about wordmark.it myself….and I use it for nearly every project that has text. It’s so simple, but still totally amazing. I’m so glad you found it helpful too!