To understand 'font' we should first explain 'typography.' Typography is a word where ‘type and ‘ography’ have been merged and it means the process of creating type. This is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable and aesthetically appealing when displayed. Typography can include choosing the style and appearance of characters (letters, numbers and symbols) as well as the arrangement (related to the principle of design: hierarchy) and includes consideration of point sizes, line lengths, line-spacing and letter-spacing. You can learn more about typography here.

Font refers to a specific variation or style within type. It's a digital file that contains a set of characters with consistent design attributes, such as the shape of letters, numbers, and symbols. Fonts encompass different weights (bold, regular, light, etc.), styles (such as italic), and sometimes other variations. Each font has a distinct appearance that contributes to the overall visual representation of the type.

While typography relates to all kinds of text and how they are spaced and arranged, font refers to the style of the text.