Consolas is a monospaced font built for programmers and developers. Moreover, every character has the same width for perfect alignment. Luc(as) de Groot designed this font for Microsoft in 2004. Additionally, it works great with ClearType screen technology.
This font makes code easy to read on screens. Furthermore, it clearly shows the difference between similar characters. The zero has a dot to separate it from the letter O. Therefore, coders make fewer mistakes when reading code.
You can use Consolas for programming and technical work. In addition, it looks clean in spreadsheets and data tables. The font includes regular, bold, italic, and bold-italic styles. Consequently, it became the default font for many code editors.
Consolas replaced older fonts like Courier New for screen use. However, its design keeps text comfortable to read for hours. The spacing helps eyes move smoothly through long code files. As a result, developers around the world choose this font daily.
Purchase a commercial license here:
https://www.myfonts.com/collections/consolas-font-microsoft-corporation/
For a custom license, contact Microsoft Corporation.
If you have any questions, please contact Microsoft Corporation for licensing details.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Font Format | TTF |
| License | Free for Personal Use |
| Designer Name | Luc(as) de Groot |
| Best For | Programming, coding, code editors, terminal windows, technical documentation, spreadsheets, data tables |
| Commercial Use | Not allowed without permission |
