@font-face won't work with the CSS customaization

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  poetseye · Member · Jan 30, 2013 at 3:55 am

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  I know WordPress sells special fonts separately, but when I upgraded, the advertisement said: “Have full presentational control over your blog’s theme with CSS.” I tried to put @font-face style codes in the CSS, but when I saved it they were corrupted so they wouldn’t work. Is it worth taking the time to find my error, or is this really off-limits?

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  kathrynwp · Staff · Jan 30, 2013 at 6:27 pm

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  Hi there – we don’t allow linking to fonts directly through font-face CSS code, since it’s considered a security issue by our system, as it could be used to force corrupt or infected font files on visitors.

  We are continually re-evaluating our security features, so that might change in the future, but for now Typekit is the best way to change your fonts. Typekit fonts are included in your existing Custom Design upgrade and don’t cost any extra.

  We’re sorry for any inconvenience. Just let me know if you have further questions.

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  poetseye · Member · Jan 30, 2013 at 9:35 pm

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  Thank you, I’m glad I asked! I didn’t realize those fonts were available to me for the same fee. I’ll look them over. I doubt they have the ones I want, since they’re pretty obscure, but I’m already so pleased with WordPress I can put up with this small inconvenience.

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  kathrynwp · Staff · Jan 30, 2013 at 9:44 pm

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  Thanks for your understanding. If you need any further help, just let me know.