# Usage

Each font can be installed in one of two ways:

1. Inserting an `@import` rule at the top of your primary CSS file
2. Inserting a `<link>` tag in your site's `<head>`

Assuming you have a CSS file that is loaded across all pages of your website, the `@import` method is recommended, as only one file change is needed to have the font loaded globally.

## Using the `@import` method

Select a font from the [Fonts page](https://docs.xz.style/fonts). Next, choose the `@import` tab.

You'll find a snippet of code that looks something like this:

```css
@import url('https://fonts.xz.style/serve/inter.css');
```

Copy that line. Next, paste the rule at the very top of your site's primary CSS file.

To reference the font in your CSS, scroll down on the font's page. There is a guide of how to add the `font-family` rule and the available weights and styles.

{% hint style="info" %}
It's important that the rule is declared before you use the font. This is why placing the import tag at the top of your CSS is recommended.
{% endhint %}

Here's an example of what your CSS could look like:

```css
@import url('https://fonts.xz.style/serve/inter.css');

body {
	font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

h1,h2,h3 {
	font-size: 3rem;
}

p {
	color: #666666;
}
```

Congrats, you're done! Be sure to reference this stylesheet everywhere you'd like to use the font.

## Using the `<head>` method

Select a font from the [Fonts page](https://docs.xz.style/fonts). Next, choose either the `<head>` tab.

You'll find a snippet of code that looks something like this:

```markup
<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.xz.style/serve/inter.css"> 
```

Copy that line. Next, paste the rule in your site's `<head>`. Ideally, this should be placed before your stylesheet, but it will work anywhere inside the `<head>`.

Here's an example of what your `<head>` could look like:

```markup
<head>
	<meta charset="UTF-8">
	<title>Lorem Ipsum Dolor</title>
	<meta name="author" content="Jane Doe">
	<meta name="description" content="Ut enim ad minim veniam">
	<meta name="keywords" content="lorem,ipsum">
	<link rel="stylesheet" href="https://fonts.xz.style/serve/inter.css">
	<link rel="stylesheet" href="index.css"> 
</head>
```

Next, you need to reference the font in your CSS. Scroll down on the font's page; there is a guide of how to add the `font-family` rule and the available weights and styles.

{% hint style="info" %}
It's important that the `font-family:` rule is declared before you use the font.
{% endhint %}

Here's an example of what your CSS could look like:

```css
body {
	font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

h1,h2,h3 {
	font-size: 3rem;
}

p {
	color: #666666;
}
```

Congrats, you're done! Be sure to include the `<link>` tag in the `<head>` and reference your stylesheet everywhere you'd like to use the font.

## Having issues?

Don't worry! Open an issue at [xz/fonts/issues](https://github.com/xz/fonts/issues). I'd be happy to help you out.

Still having problems or need to get in contact with me directly? Send an email to `exampledev at protonmail dot com`.
