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Twitter has updated the font on its web version, making it easier to differentiate characters that are typically similar. The new font, called Chirp, uses OpenType stylistic sets to distinguish between letters like capital I and lowercase L, and zero with a diagonal line over it. These changes are most visible in Twitter handles, helping users identify real accounts from fake ones.
The font update has not yet rolled out to mobile devices, but it is expected to happen soon. This is not the first time Twitter has changed its font, with Chirp replacing Segoe UI in January 2021. The company has used various fonts throughout its history.
The font change is seen as a positive step towards reducing spam and impersonations on the platform, as promised by Elon Musk when he took over Twitter.
