FontBrowser

FontBrowser is a compact and efficient utility falling under the System Utilities category, specifically in the Fonts subcategory. Developed by VanDerLee, this program offers users a sleek and easy way to preview all the fonts available on your system, allowing for modification in terms of sizes, colors, and styles. The current latest version, 1.1.0.9, continues to deliver these capabilities with improvements over its preceding versions 1.1, and 1.0.

The program is remarkably lightweight, with a file size of a mere 172 KB, and does not require any installation or extensive configuration. You can start using it immediately upon download. The executable file, named FontBrowser.exe, is all you need to get started. This standalone nature makes it incredibly convenient, and it's designed to operate seamlessly on Windows 7.

FontBrowser features an intuitive and minimalist interface. Users can easily resize the preview window by dragging the border just below the font list, and the entire window can be adjusted as well. The fonts can be selected effortlessly from a list using the cursor or keyboard shortcuts such as page up/down and home/end keys. This makes browsing and selecting fonts quick and straightforward.

Customization options are extensive – you can choose any combination of bold, italic, and underline styles and pick both the background and foreground colors for the preview. Furthermore, clicking on the preview text brings up a new window, letting users change the text to view precisely what they want to see in their desired font.

One of the standout features is FontBrowser's ability to store the last used settings, which it automatically reinstates upon restarting the program. This adds a layer of convenience, avoiding the need to repeatedly configure the settings.

Pros:

• Free download and usage, without installation.
• Minimalistic interface with easy navigation.
• Extensive customization options for font preview.
• Automatically saves last used settings.

Cons:

• Limited to Windows 7.
• No advanced features for professional users.

For those in search of a free, easy-to-use font preview tool, FontBrowser by VanDerLee is a superb choice. Its small size, coupled with its rich feature set, makes it a handy addition to any system.

You may want to check out more software, such as NetCharts Designer, Morovia ITF25 Fontware demo or Microsoft Linedraw Font, which might be similar to FontBrowser.