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A: There are two levels to your question. One cannot be sure that any user will have a specific named font installed, so the first aspect is what type or family of font is most suitable for the Web. Much research has been done but opinions differ; some say sans serif fonts are better because their large x-height makes them more legible at low scale, others say serifs give a more distinctive letter form that helps readers scan the words.
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