Fonts are not just for style; they can enhance the user experience of the app.

6 Smart Font Tricks to Transform Your Jetpack Compose UI

Let’s discuss six font tricks that can enhance the codebase.

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In this article, we will discuss six font tricks that can immediately improve your UI.

All about Themes in Jetpack Compose.

1. Use a Custom Font

The system font is good, but using a custom font can genuinely enhance the app's looks.

Using custom fonts in Jetpack Compose is simple and straightforward. First, place all custom fonts in the font directory and use them like this:

val montserrat = FontFamily(
    Font(R.font.montserrat_thin, FontWeight.Thin),
    Font(R.font.montserrat_light, FontWeight.Light),
    Font(R.font.montserrat_extra_light, FontWeight.ExtraLight),
    Font(R.font.montserrat_normal, FontWeight.Normal),
    Font(R.font.montserrat_medium, FontWeight.Medium)…