Optimizing fonts in Next.js applications involves several strategies to improve the loading experience. Here are some key points:
- Eliminate external network requests: Serving fonts locally from your domain can reduce the time it takes for fonts to load.
- Preloading fonts: Preloading fonts allows the browser to schedule downloading the font early, which can improve the loading experience.
- Use the CSS size-adjust property: This property can help reduce layout shifts when switching between fonts.
Next.js 13 introduces the next/font system, which simplifies font optimization by:
- **Automatically self