die Ersatzschrift
Translation
substitute font, fallback font, replacement document
Examples
Wenn die Schriftart fehlt, wird eine Ersatzschrift verwendet.
If the font is missing, a substitute font is used.
Grammar Patterns
((to use)) ((a substitute font)) to use a substitute font The browser uses a substitute font.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Standardschrift (standard font), Ausweichschrift (fallback font).
Etymology
Composed of 'Ersatz' (replacement) + 'Schrift' (writing, font, document).
Memory Tips
Literally a 'replacement' (Ersatz) 'font' (Schrift). Imagine a computer using a default font when the specified one is missing.