Monotype Fonts’ AI Search is an intelligent search capability that uses artificial intelligence to help you efficiently find and explore fonts or font families within the Monotype Fonts library.
It makes your creative process easier, more efficient, and intuitive by understanding natural language queries/prompts instead of relying on keywords.
How it works
Instead of typing keywords like bold or script, you can describe your search criteria in natural language. Simply type your font need (search prompt like the mood, style, or context of the font you’re looking for), and AI Search will do the rest.
AI Search provides intelligent recommendations based on your prompt (search query), our systems and best knowledge. Your input (prompts) may be processed through third-party systems, including enterprise ChatGPT to enhance search results without using your data for training.
Examples:
Luxurious calligraphy fonts for premium packaging
Modern sans-serif fonts for campaigns
I need a futuristic, minimalist font that works well in tech product UI
Show me fonts similar to Helvetica
Using AI Search
Follow the steps below to use AI Search for font discovery:
Click AI Search on the top inline search bar of the Monotype Fonts web platform.
The AI Search page displays.
Enter your font needs and click
or press Enter.
Note: You can also click on the font prompt suggestions available below the search input bar.
Tip: To stop the current search, click
in the search input bar (when the search is in progress).
AI Search analyzes your font needs, explores our font inventory, gathers font recommendations and inspirations, and displays the search results.
Your search query and the insight displays with font recommendations.
Review the search results. You can rephrase your search query to refine your search results.
Tip: You can add more context to your search query or ask something new.
For example, you can use the chat-based refinements that maintain the context of your previous inputs, allowing you to refine results with prompts such as “show only serif” or “make them more legible.”
To further refine your search results, add follow ups in the search bar or start a completely new search by clicking on Start New Chat + icon.
Note: Closing the chat window or refreshing the browser page will clear your chat history.
AI Search results
The Search results page displays your search query and insight with font recommendations.
Tip: To view the insights behind certain font recommendation, click on Click to know link on the Why this font? option within the font card. Once the justification is ready, Click to know changes to Read about it. Roll over Read about it to view the related information.
The options and features available on this page are described in the table below.
Option | Description |
Search query and results | Displays your search query and font recommendations based on your search query like which fonts are best aligned with your prompt. |
| Indicates the reason why certain fonts are suggested, based on the prompt. |
| Enter the new search query in the input box at the bottom. |
| Indicates the type testing feature.
You can either enter your own text or select from the available text from the dropdown. |
| Select to display the font recommendations in grid view. |
| Select to display the font recommendations in the list view. |
| Use to enable or disable the images for the recommended fonts. |
| Click to know why this font is recommended to you. |
| Click to give your feedback on the font recommendation. |
| Click to sync the font to Monotype Desktop App. |
 | Click for sync & download options. |
 | Use it to select the required font(s) and perform bulk action (like viewing, syncing, adding to library, adding tag, and favoriting). |
 | Click to view similar fonts. |
 | Click to view fonts that pair with this font. |
 | Click to view all the font styles. |
Available search categories for AI Search
Our AI Search system supports the below categories of prompts:
Category | Description |
Specific Font/Foundry Name | This category captures prompts where the user already knows the name of a specific font or foundry. Their goal is direct retrieval, either to see a particular typeface like 'Helvetica' or to browse the entire catalog of a known entity like 'Colophon Foundry'. |
Known References & Similar Fonts | This category is for prompts where a user has a known font as a starting point and is looking for alternatives. Their goal could be to find a free version, something with a slightly different feel, or simply to discover new options with a similar aesthetic. |
Font Characteristics / Style | This is one of the most fundamental categories, covering prompts that describe a font by its tangible, visual attributes. The user is thinking in typographic terms like "bold," "condensed," "serif," "geometric," or "high contrast." |
Use Case / Task-Based Prompts | This covers prompts where the user's primary goal is to find a font that is fit for a specific purpose or context. They are thinking about the font's job, whether for a 'restaurant menu', a 'mobile app UI', or a 'professional football team rebrand'. |
Mood / Brand Personality | This is for prompts where the user is trying to match a font to a desired personality, character, or general feeling. They use descriptive adjectives like 'friendly', 'luxurious', 'playful', or 'professional' to define the brand's intended voice. |
Emotional & Aesthetic Direction | This category is for prompts driven by feeling and abstract aesthetics. The user is trying to capture a specific mood, emotion, or poetic concept, using evocative language like 'fonts that feel like falling snow' or 'a typeface that feels contemplative and quiet'. |
Historical & Cultural Aesthetics | This is for prompts inspired by the past or a specific cultural context. The user wants a font that evokes a distinct historical era like the '1960s', an art movement like 'Art Deco', or a design tradition like 'Swiss Modernism'. |
Multilingual / Global Support | This category is for prompts where the primary requirement is support for specific languages, scripts, or characters from around the world, such as 'fonts with good Vietnamese accent marks' or 'Art Deco fonts with Cyrillic'. |
Persona Based | This category is for prompts framed from the perspective of a specific user with a defined role or profession. They describe who they are and what they need, for example, "I’m a UX designer..." or "As a startup founder building a pitch deck..." |
Font Pairing | This category is for prompts specifically about finding two or more fonts that work well together. The user is looking for harmonious or interestingly contrasting combinations for headlines, body text, and other typographic roles. |
Best practices for search queries
Here are few tips to use the AI Search to get your desired search results.
Be as descriptive as you can: You can include mood, tone, context, or any other font detail.
Example: Minimalist sans-serif fonts for a tech startup logo.Use natural language: Ask questions like “What fonts pair well with Helvetica?”
Add style attributes: Specify weight, width, or mood.
Example: Bold condensed fonts for headlines.Experiment with variations: You can initiate a new search in AI Search by rephrasing or adding details if results aren’t perfect.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Where can I find the AI Search icon?
You can find the AI Search icon on:
Inline search bar
While opening the inline search
Standard results page
After scrolling a few times on the standard search results page
Q2: How is AI Search different from keyword search?
AI Search uses deep learning expertise blended with AI technologies to understand the context and intent, and not just keywords. This makes font discovery faster and more intuitive with better font recommendations.
Q3: Do I need special permission to access AI Search?
No.
Q4: Is my data secure while using AI Search?
Yes, your data is secure. AI Search complies with Monotype’s strict privacy and security standards.
Your inputs (prompts) may be processed through third-party systems, including enterprise ChatGPT to enhance search results without using your data for training.
Q5: What happens to my chat history if I leave the AI Search page or close the browser tab?
Your chat history will be cleared automatically if you leave the AI Search page or close the browser tab.
Q6: Can I export or save my chat history before it clears?
Currently, AI Search does not support exporting or saving conversations. You can manually copy and paste any information you want to keep.
Q7: Can I continue with any previous session when I return to AI Search?
No. Each AI Search session starts fresh. Your previous chat history will not be restored.
Q8: Does AI Search work offline?
No. AI Search requires an active internet connection to process queries and generate responses.
Q9: How can I give feedback on AI Search?
You can share feedback directly within AI Search. Use the feedback icons on your search results to let us know how helpful they were.
Your feedback helps us continually improve accuracy, relevance, and overall performance.
Q10: How do I start a new search in AI Search?
To begin a new search, click AI Search in inline search bar or the + icon. This will open a fresh search window where you can enter a new prompt.
Note: This resets your session and clears previous prompts or refinements, giving you a clean slate for a brand‑new search.
Troubleshooting
Issue 1: AI Search not available
Contact our support team.
Issue 2: Irrelevant results
Follow the AI Search best practices like using more descriptive queries.
Add context like usage or audience.
Give insights or examples if available.
Review and refine your search prompt to further calibrate the search results.
Issue 3: Slow performance
Refresh your browser and clear cache.
Check your internet connection.
Need more help?
Click on the chat icon to ask your question or email to our support team at [email protected].