Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
monospaced
Adjective
/ˈmɒnoʊspeɪst/
Definition
Referring to a typeface in which each character occupies the same horizontal space.
Examples
- In programming, many developers prefer using a monospaced font like Courier New for writing code.
- The terminal displays output in a monospaced typeface to ensure proper alignment of characters.
Meaning
Monospaced fonts are used primarily in programming and text editors to align text in a way that makes it easier to read and write code.
Synonyms
- Fixed-width
- Equal-width
- Typewriter-style
