Which font family do we use for new applications in 2013? [closed]

1. Is Helvetica a standard font?
2. Is Verdana a common font in Windows?
3. How do I write font family in CSS?

Is Helvetica a standard font?

Helvetica is a trademarked typeface. It comes loaded on most Macs and in Adobe applications. The Helvetica font is sold by Monotype Imaging, which holds the license on the full Helvetica family of typefaces. Helvetica is not included as a default font on Windows computers.

Is Verdana a common font in Windows?

Less-common sans-serif fonts. Verdana is popular, but still new to the scene. Tahoma's style is half-way between Verdana and Arial. Comic Sans MS is often liked for its informal feel.

How do I write font family in CSS?

Start with the font you want, and always end with a generic family, to let the browser pick a similar font in the generic family, if no other fonts are available. Note: Separate each value with a comma. Note: If a font name contains white-space, it must be quoted.