Wordmark
Renders your text in every font installed on the machine at once, which is the fastest way ever devised to pick one.
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How to get the most from it
Wordmark sits in Design Playgrounds under Make, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and clever.
About this category: Palette builders, type playgrounds, background generators and gradient tools. Half of professional design is trying things quickly, and these are for trying things quickly.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Wordmark: quick answers
Is Wordmark free?
Yes. Wordmark is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Wordmark?
No. You can use Wordmark without signing up for anything.
Does Wordmark work on a phone?
Not well. We file Wordmark as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Wordmark safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Wordmark take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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