noun
printed form; print writing
Refers to the style of writing that mimics printed characters, as opposed to cursive or handwritten script. Often contrasted with 筆記体 (cursive).
See also: 筆記体
この書類は活字体で記入してください。
Please fill out this document in print.
noun
Refers to the design of a set of printed characters, synonymous with 活字書体. Used in typography and design contexts.
このポスターには明朝体の活字体が使われている。
This poster uses a Mincho typeface.
活字書体 is a more technical term for typeface, essentially synonymous with 活字体 in its typographic sense.
Compound of 活字 (movable type, printing type) and 体 (style, form). The term originally referred to the style of characters used in printing, later extended to handwriting that imitates print.