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jo vo
Courses Plus Student 4,830 PointsWhy not use rem instead of the em function?
Isnt it annoying to keep track of the current font-size of the parent when using the em function?
Isnt it just better and easier to use rem instead? (I never see anyone use rems, but me)
Just declare: html { font-size: 62,5% (which makes the default font-size 10px) }
If you need 40 px you can use 4rem (4x10px) and dont have to think about the parent font-sizes.
2 Answers
Andrew VanVlack
20,155 PointsI agree somewhat. I still have trouble keeping track of all the different measurement units. The em has been in typography design long before web design though so I think it comes down to what you find the most comfortable using.
Aaron Watson
2,551 PointsI've been using that same method too. It makes much more sense.
Hugo Paz
15,622 PointsHugo Paz
15,622 PointsI agree that using rem is the better choice nowadays. Browser support is basically 100% and you do not suffer from compounding issues like with em.