Liberation Sans Regular
Designed by Steve Matteson
| Font Name | Liberation Sans |
| Style | Regular |
| Category | Sans-serif |
| Designer | Steve Matteson |
| Copyright | Digitized data © 2007 Ascender Corporation. All rights reserved. |
| License | Free For Commercial Use |
| Total Character | 655 |
| Recommended Line Height | 1.12 |
| Ascent | 1854 |
| Descent | 434 |
| Units Per em | 2048 |
| Total Vertical Range | 2288 |
| Max Advance Width | 2240 |
| Max Advance Height | N/A |
| Underline Position | -217 |
| Similar Fonts | Arial, Helvetica, Arimo, Tinos |
Liberation Sans Regular Font Details : Font Free Download
Liberation Sans Regular was originally commissioned by Red Hat in 2007 to address the need for open-source fonts that are metrically compatible with the most popular proprietary fonts on the Windows platform. Developed by Steve Matteson at Ascender Corporation, this typeface was specifically designed to serve as a high-quality, free replacement for Arial, ensuring that document layouts remain consistent across different operating systems.
As a key member of the Liberation font family, which also includes Serif and Mono versions, the Sans variant is celebrated for its exceptional legibility and neutral aesthetic. It is licensed under the SIL Open Font License, which has led to its widespread adoption as the default sans-serif typeface in numerous Linux distributions and open-source productivity software like LibreOffice.
Liberation Sans Regular Best Uses
Excellent for spreadsheets, presentations, and word processing where compatibility is key.
Highly legible on screens of all sizes, making it a safe choice for UI and body text.
The neutral design ensures that complex information is presented clearly without distraction.
Liberation Sans Regular Glyphs
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Package Size: 137.3 KB
Available Formats: .TTF