don t use viewport units for font sizes

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tutorial: avoiding viewport units for font sizes

when designing responsive websites, it's common to encounter various units of measurement for css properties, including font sizes. among these units, viewport units (`vw`, `vh`, `vmin`, `vmax`) are sometimes used for font sizes. however, using viewport units for font sizes can lead to some issues that may affect user experience and accessibility. in this tutorial, we'll explore why you should avoid using viewport units for font sizes and provide alternative approaches.

understanding viewport units

viewport units are based on the dimensions of the browser window:
`1vw` = 1% of the viewport width
`1vh` = 1% of the viewport height
`vmin` = the smaller value of `vw` and `vh`
`vmax` = the larger value of `vw` and `vh`

though they can create responsive designs, they can also lead to unpredictable font sizes that may not be user-friendly, especially on mobile devices or in situations where the viewport is resized.

why avoid viewport units for font sizes?

1. **accessibility issues**: users with visual impairments may rely on browser settings to adjust font sizes. if font sizes are defined in viewport units, they may not scale as expected, making text difficult to read.

2. **inconsistent behavior**: as the viewport changes (e.g., resizing the browser window or rotating a mobile device), fonts can become disproportionately large or small, leading to a poor user experience.

3. **lack of control**: developers have less control over how text appears across different devices and screen sizes when using viewport units for font sizes.

4. **line length and readability**: large fonts can lead to overly long lines of text, which can be hard to read, while small fonts can cause text to appear cramped.

recommended alternatives

1. **relative units**: use relative units like `em` or `rem`, which scale proportionally based on the user's default font size or the font size of the parent element.

2. *css media queries ...

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