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typewriterlike

Typewriterlike is an adjective used to describe things that resemble or imitate the look, feel, or operation of a typewriter.

In typography, it most often refers to monospaced, typewriter‑inspired fonts such as Courier, Courier New, and

In design and media, typewriterlike can describe interfaces or effects that mimic typewriter behavior, such as

Historically, typewriterlike aesthetics emerged with early typewriters in the 19th and 20th centuries and were later

Related terms include typewriter, monospaced font, and typewriter font families such as Courier and American Typewriter.

American
Typewriter.
These
fonts
provide
uniform
character
width
and
often
include
subtle
irregularities
intended
to
evoke
the
impression
of
ink
on
paper.
fixed
line
lengths,
a
visible
caret,
or
simulated
keystroke
sounds.
Some
software
offers
a
typewriter
mode
to
reproduce
a
tactile,
retro
typing
experience.
revived
in
digital
typography
and
film
as
a
nostalgic
or
utilitarian
motif.