Google Fonts in Confluence — Performance & FAQ
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Q: Do webfonts slow page load? A: Loading many font families/weights increases requests; limit to needed weights and use font-display: swap.
Q: How to reduce font request size? A: Choose variable fonts or subset families, and load only required weights.
Q: Are Google Fonts cached across sites? A: Browsers may cache font files, but different variants are distinct resources.
Q: Fallback fonts? A: Always provide a system font stack fallback to avoid invisible text during loading.
Q: Licensing concerns? A: Google Fonts are open-source; check individual font licenses if embedding outside Google.
Q: Best practices in Confluence? A: Use the app's preview tools, restrict fonts per space, and avoid per-page multiple fonts.