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gd-webfonts-toolbox-lite

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=== GD WebFonts Toolbox Lite ===
Contributors: GDragoN
Donate link: https://webfonts.dev4press.com/
Version: 1.0.1
Tags: google fonts, typography, font, fonts, web fonts, webfonts, adobe edge fonts, google webfonts, css styles
Requires at least: 3.8
Tested up to: 4.3
Stable tag: trunk
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

Easy way to add Web Fonts (Google and Adobe) to standard and custom CSS selectors, with preview, styling builder, use of Google Webfont Loader.

== Description ==
GD WebFonts Toolbox Lite is easy to use plugin for adding Web Fonts (Google and Adobe Edge) to standard and custom CSS selectors, with preview, extra styling builder, optional use of Google Webfont Loader. Here is list of all major plugin features.

* Google Web Fonts (725 fonts in version 1.0)
* Adobe Edge Web Fonts (502 fonts, never updated)
* Use of WebFonts Loader for Google Web Fonts
* Detailed preview for every available font
* Include fonts for loading so you can use them in your own CSS
* Create and custom selector rules for any CSS selector
* Tools to export and import all plugin settings

Core of the plugin is Selector Rules panel where you can add new CSS selectors and style them and assign web fonts. This includes:

* Preview every create selector with custom preview text
* Take a look at the CSS plugin generates for each selector
* Assign standard cross platform stack or generic fonts to each selector
* Assign Google or Adobe Edge web fonts to each selector
* Assign more than 20 CSS properties to each selector
* Using transparency enabled color picker for colors for CSS properties
* Add selectors from the list of default selectors: Headings, Blockquotes, Body...
* Add selectors for current theme (if supported): Title, Site name...
* Support for default WordPress themes: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

As for the knowledge you need to use this plugin:

* No coding knowledge required to use this plugin
* Basic knowledge of CSS required to define CSS selectors for styling

Also, make sure check out the screenshots for the plugin to get closer information on how the plugin works.

= Documentation and Support =
You need to register for free account on (https://www.dev4press.com/):

* [Frequently Asked Questions](https://support.dev4press.com/kb/product/gd-webfonts-toolbox/faqs/)
* [Knowledge Base](https://support.dev4press.com/kb/product/gd-webfonts-toolbox/articles/)
* [Support Forum](https://support.dev4press.com/forums/forum/plugins-lite/gd-webfonts-toolbox/)

= Upgrade to GD WebFonts Toolbox Pro =
Pro version contains many more useful features:

* AdobeTypeKit support,
* Upload of @fontface webfonts,
* TinyMCE Integration,
* Auto update of Google Fonts list,
* Text/Box Shadows for Selector Rules styler.

Upgrade to [GD WebFonts Toolbox Pro](https://webfonts.dev4press.com/)

== Installation ==
= General Requirements =
* PHP: 5.2.4 or newer

= WordPress Requirements =
* WordPress: 3.8 or newer

= Basic Installation =
* Plugin folder in the WordPress plugins folder must be `gd-webfonts-toolbox-lite`.
* Upload `gd-webfonts-toolbox-lite` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory.
* Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
* Plugin adds top level menu 'Fonts Toolbox' where you can start using it.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==
= Does plugin works with WordPress MultiSite installations? =
Yes. Each website in network can activate and use plugin on it's on.

= Can I translate plugin to my language? =
Yes. POT file is provided as a base for translation. Translation files should go into Languages directory.

== Translations ==
* English

== Upgrade Notice ==
= 1.0.1 =
First official release.

== Changelog ==
= 1.0.1 - 2015.08.06. =
* Added filters to expand list of WebFonts Loader fonts
* Added support for xScape2 Theme Framework themes
* Changed export to avoid loading of WordPress through static file

= 1.0 - 2015.08.04. =
* First official release

== Screenshots ==
1. Web fonts preview panel
2. Web fonts include panel
3. Google Web Fonts settings
4. Selector rules panel
5. Selector rules editor: Font properties
6. Selector rules editor: Text properties
7. Selector rules editor: Box properties
8. Preview selector rules CSS
9. Preview selector rules
10. Example of the front end styled with this plugin