Modifies a noun

• typeface: The text is well laid out with use of a sans-serif typeface.

• font: Children seem to find sans-serif fonts easier to read than serif fonts.

• text: The graphics are all mock tabloid headlines: big bold white italic sans-serif text on a red background.

• capital: In front, below and to the right, the acronym " SCIAF " in blue sans-serif capitals with narrow white border.

Noun used with modifier

• default: The last one in the list ( sans-serif ) is usually a generic font description which will use the computer's default sans-serif font.