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Work Sans

Sans-serif by Wei Huang 9 weights SIL Open Font License

$ Type tester

# Weights

100 — Thin
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
200 — ExtraLight
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
300 — Light
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
400 — Regular
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
500 — Medium
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
600 — SemiBold
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
700 — Bold
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
800 — ExtraBold
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.
900 — Black
Almost before we knew it, we had left the ground.

# Character set

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$ Popular pairings

</> CSS code

/* Google Fonts import */ @import url("https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Work+Sans:wght@100;200;300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap"); /* Usage */ .my-text { font-family: 'Work Sans', sans-serif; font-weight: 400; }

$ About Work Sans

Work Sans is a sans-serif typeface designed by Wei Huang, available for free on Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License. It comes with 9 weights (from Thin (100) to Black (900)), making it highly versatile across different design contexts.

As a sans-serif font, Work Sans offers clean, modern lines that work well for both headings and body text. Sans-serif fonts are the default choice for digital interfaces because of their excellent screen readability, especially at smaller sizes.

For App Store and Google Play screenshots, Work Sans can be used as body text or headings — its clean lines ensure readability even at smaller sizes in screenshot thumbnails. The key is consistency: use the same font across all your screenshots so the set reads as one cohesive design.

$ FAQ

Is Work Sans free to use?

Yes. Work Sans is available on Google Fonts under the SIL Open Font License 1.1. You can use it in personal and commercial projects, apps, websites, and print — for free, with no restrictions.

How do I install Work Sans?

Click the "Download" button above to get the font files as a ZIP. For web use, copy the @import or <link> tag from the code section into your CSS or HTML — no installation needed.

What fonts pair well with Work Sans?

Work Sans pairs well with Fraunces, Playfair Display, DM Serif Display, Bitter. You can try these combinations live in our font pairing tool.

How many weights does Work Sans have?

Work Sans has 9 weights, from Thin (100) to Black (900).

Can I use Work Sans in my mobile app?

Yes. Download the font files and bundle them in your iOS or Android app. The SIL Open Font License allows embedding in apps without any fees or attribution requirements in the app itself.

Use Work Sans in your screenshots

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