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Roboto

Sans Serif Variable Apache2 By Christian Robertson
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Roboto is Google's signature neo-grotesque sans-serif, originally created for Android. It balances a mechanical skeleton with friendly, open curves, giving it natural readability across screens of every size.

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The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

CSS

font-family: Roboto, sans-serif;
font-weight: 400;

@import

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto:wght@400&display=swap');

HTML embed

<link rel="preconnect" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com">
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Roboto:wght@400&display=swap">

Font weights

5 available
300 · Light

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

400 · Regular

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

500 · Medium

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

700 · Bold

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

900 · Black

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Font info

Designer

Christian Robertson

Weights

5

Styles

Regular, Italic

Version

v30

Last modified

Jun 2, 2023

Subsets

4

Variable

Yes

License

Apache2

Language support

Cyrillic Greek Latin Latin-ext

Variable axes

wdth 75–100 · default 100
wght 100–900 · default 400

Font pairings

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License

Roboto is distributed under the Apache2 license. This license generally permits use in personal and commercial projects, including embedding the font on websites and in applications. Always read the full license text for the specific terms that apply to your use case.

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Frequently asked

What is Roboto? +
Roboto is a Sans Serif typeface designed by Christian Robertson, distributed as a Google Font.
Is Roboto a Google Font? +
Yes, Roboto is hosted on Google Fonts and can be embedded on any website free of charge under its open license (Apache2).
What type of font is Roboto? +
Roboto is classified as a Sans Serif typeface, and it is available as a variable font with adjustable axes.
What weights does Roboto have? +
Roboto is available in 5 weights, with matching italic styles.
Can I use Roboto on my website? +
Yes. Roboto is released under the Apache2 license, which permits use in websites and most commercial projects. Always check the full license text for edge cases like selling the font file itself.
What fonts pair well with Roboto? +
Roboto pairs well with Montserrat, Open Sans, Google Sans, depending on whether you're using it for headlines or body text.