Monofonts
Monofonts, also known as monospaced fonts or fixed-width fonts, are a typeface in which every character, including the space character, occupies the same amount of horizontal space. This is in contrast to proportional fonts, where characters have varying widths (e.g., an 'i' is narrower than a 'w').
The primary application of monofonts is in situations where precise horizontal alignment is crucial. This includes
Historically, monofonts were also common in typewriters and early computer terminals due to the mechanical limitations
Common examples of monofonts include Courier, Consolas, Monaco, and Inconsolata. Their design often emphasizes clarity and