[Webkit-unassigned] [Bug 44404] New: [@font-face] show fallback text after a short time while a font downloads

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https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=44404

           Summary: [@font-face] show fallback text after a short time
                    while a font downloads
           Product: WebKit
           Version: 528+ (Nightly build)
          Platform: All
        OS/Version: All
            Status: UNCONFIRMED
          Severity: Normal
          Priority: P2
         Component: Text
        AssignedTo: webkit-unassigned at lists.webkit.org
        ReportedBy: paul.irish at gmail.com


Example: Go to http://people.mozilla.com/~jkew/woff/udhr-sample/index.html.
Choose the 3rd option for display; it's a *large* font download, so you see a
delay. The text will stay invisible the entire time.

This effect is exacerbated on mobile devices and in low-bandwidth situations, preventing the user from seeing any text.

The solution that's been considered in www-style is to use a fallback font (whatever is next in the stack) after a few seconds if the font hasn't downloaded/isn't ready.

Associated mozilla bug: https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=499292

More related detail:
http://www.stevesouders.com/blog/2009/10/13/font-face-and-performance/
http://paulirish.com/2009/fighting-the-font-face-fout/

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