Implementing responsive font sizes with CSS

Using the CSS vw unit (which represents a percentage of the viewport width) allows for the creation of responsive font sizes. By setting the font size of the root element using the vw unit, the font will adapt automatically based on changes in the screen size.

html {
  font-size: 4vw;
}

To implement responsive font sizes in CSS, you can use relative units like em, rem, vw, vh, or vmin. These units adjust font sizes based on various factors such as the viewport size, parent element size, or root element size. Here are a few common methods:

1. Using em or rem Units:

• em is relative to the font-size of the parent element.
• rem is relative to the font-size of the root element (html).

Example:

/* Base font size */
html {
  font-size: 16px;
}

/* Responsive font size */
h1 {
  font-size: 2em; /* 2 times the parent's font size */
}

p {
  font-size: 1.2rem; /* 1.2 times the root font size */
}

2. Using Viewport Units (vw, vh, vmin, vmax):

• vw: 1% of the viewport’s width.
• vh: 1% of the viewport’s height.
• vmin: 1% of the smaller viewport dimension (width or height).
• vmax: 1% of the larger viewport dimension (width or height).

Example:

/* Responsive font size based on viewport width */
h1 {
  font-size: 5vw; /* 5% of the viewport's width */
}

p {
  font-size: 3vmin; /* 3% of the smaller viewport dimension */
}

3. Using Media Queries:

• Define specific font sizes for different screen sizes using media queries.

Example:

/* Default font size */
h1 {
  font-size: 24px;
}

/* Media query for smaller screens */
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

/* Media query for even smaller screens */
@media screen and (max-width: 480px) {
  h1 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

Choose the method that best suits your design and adjust the font sizes according to your layout and responsiveness requirements.