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Fontweightarvoja, in English often called font weight values, describe the perceived thickness of the strokes in a typeface. They are used to establish typographic hierarchy and emphasis in both print and digital text. In many digital systems, weight is expressed on a numeric scale from 100 to 900, typically in increments of 100. In CSS and modern typography, 400 is commonly equated with normal and 700 with bold. Some systems also provide the keywords normal and bold, along with relative keywords such as bolder and lighter that scale based on context.

Not all fonts implement every weight value. A typeface may provide only a few weights, while others offer a broad range. When a requested weight is unavailable, the renderer may synthesize a close approximation or fall back to another face.

Variable fonts offer another approach by combining multiple weights into a single font file. They expose a weight axis—often called wght—that can be adjusted continuously rather than in discrete steps. In CSS this can be controlled with font-variation-settings on supported browsers, or with font-weight in standard cases.

Usability considerations matter: heavier weights can improve legibility at small sizes but may overwhelm a page if overused. Designers typically employ a small set of distinct weights to create clear visual hierarchy while maintaining accessibility through adequate contrast and readable line length.

Common weight names associated with the values include hairline, thin, light, regular (normal), medium, semibold, bold, extrabold, and black, though exact mappings vary by font family.