I’ve been looking into a few methods for how to replace text on a page.

I’d initially used CSS to replace text with images, this is quite an awkward solution as you have to create a new image for every item you want to replace. I did a bit more searching and discovered siFR 2. sIFR (Scalable Inman Flash Replacement) allows you to replace text on a page with any font you want, using CSS, Javascript and Flash.

I’d struggled previously getting this version to work properly and behave the way I wanted it to. Mainly for each item in a navigational menu to look the same. So I was rather happy when I discovered there was actually a version 3. This version is incredibly easy to use. I love being able to apply CSS styles, as well as defining the font size.

Take a look here: sIFR 3

When I’m designing a website I normally stick to Arial in most cases, and quite often Georgia if it’s something a bit less businessey (yes, I know that’s not a real word), but I have now discovered my new favourite web safe font.

Look, here it is, Trebuchet MS. I’m finding it very pretty, and rather less formal, so excellent for less corporate sites.

My main problem now is going to be not using it for everything.