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@@ -25,6 +25,7 @@ Bedrock is designed to be the foundation upon which apps are built, providing:
 
 | Guide | Path | Purpose |
 |-------|------|---------|
+| **Typography Guide** | [`Sources/Bedrock/Theme/TYPOGRAPHY_GUIDE.md`](Sources/Bedrock/Theme/TYPOGRAPHY_GUIDE.md) | Text styling with `Text.styled()`, typography, and text emphasis |
 | **Theme Guide** | [`Sources/Bedrock/Theme/THEME_GUIDE.md`](Sources/Bedrock/Theme/THEME_GUIDE.md) | Create custom color themes using Bedrock's protocol-based theming system |
 | **Branding Guide** | [`Sources/Bedrock/Branding/BRANDING_GUIDE.md`](Sources/Bedrock/Branding/BRANDING_GUIDE.md) | Set up app icons, launch screens, and branded launch animations |
 | **Settings Guide** | [`Sources/Bedrock/Views/Settings/SETTINGS_GUIDE.md`](Sources/Bedrock/Views/Settings/SETTINGS_GUIDE.md) | Build branded settings screens with reusable UI components |
@@ -33,6 +34,14 @@ Bedrock is designed to be the foundation upon which apps are built, providing:
 
 Use this checklist when setting up a new app with Bedrock:
 
+#### 📝 Text Styling (Use First)
+- [ ] **Read**: `TYPOGRAPHY_GUIDE.md`
+- [ ] **Use `Text.styled()`** for all text in your app
+- [ ] Choose appropriate `Typography` for each text element (`.heading`, `.body`, `.caption`, etc.)
+- [ ] Apply `TextEmphasis` for semantic colors (`.primary`, `.secondary`, `.tertiary`)
+- [ ] Use `SectionHeader` for grouped list section titles
+- [ ] Use `Label.styled()` for icon + text combinations
+
 #### 🎨 Theming (Required for all apps)
 - [ ] **Read**: `THEME_GUIDE.md`
 - [ ] Create `[AppName]Theme.swift` in `Shared/Theme/`
@@ -68,9 +77,12 @@ Use this checklist when setting up a new app with Bedrock:
 
 When building a new app from scratch:
 
-1. **First**: Read `THEME_GUIDE.md` → Create your app's color theme
-2. **Second**: Read `BRANDING_GUIDE.md` → Set up icons and launch screen
-3. **Third**: Read `SETTINGS_GUIDE.md` → Build your settings view
+1. **First**: Use `Text.styled()` for all text → Semantic typography + colors (see Usage below)
+2. **Second**: Read `THEME_GUIDE.md` → Create your app's color theme
+3. **Third**: Read `BRANDING_GUIDE.md` → Set up icons and launch screen
+4. **Fourth**: Read `SETTINGS_GUIDE.md` → Build your settings view
+
+> **💡 Key Principle**: Always prefer `Text("Hello").styled(.heading)` over raw `.font()` and `.foregroundStyle()` calls. This ensures consistent styling and makes your code more readable.
 
 ---
 
@@ -95,6 +107,44 @@ Then add it to your target:
 
 ## Usage
 
+### ⭐ Text Styling (Start Here)
+
+**The `Text.styled()` extension is the preferred way to style all text in Bedrock apps.** It combines typography and color emphasis into a single, semantic API.
+
+> **📖 Full Documentation**: See [`TYPOGRAPHY_GUIDE.md`](Sources/Bedrock/Theme/TYPOGRAPHY_GUIDE.md) for complete typography options, text emphasis levels, and examples.
+
+```swift
+import SwiftUI
+import Bedrock
+
+// ✅ Preferred: Use styled() for all text
+Text("Welcome Back")
+    .styled(.heroBold)
+
+Text("Your profile is up to date")
+    .styled(.body, emphasis: .secondary)
+
+Text("Last updated 5 min ago")
+    .styled(.caption, emphasis: .tertiary)
+
+// Labels also support styled()
+Label("Settings", systemImage: "gear")
+    .styled(.subheading)
+
+// Section headers for grouped lists
+SectionHeader("General")
+SectionHeader("Notifications", icon: "bell.fill")
+```
+
+#### Why Use `styled()` First
+
+- **Single source of truth**: Combines font + color in one call
+- **Semantic naming**: Use `.heading`, `.body`, `.caption` instead of raw fonts
+- **Theme-aware**: Colors automatically adapt to your registered theme
+- **Readable code**: `Text("Hello").styled(.heading)` is clearer than chaining modifiers
+
+---
+
 ### Design Constants
 
 Use the `Design` enum for consistent spacing, sizing, and styling:
@@ -107,7 +157,7 @@ struct MyView: View {
     var body: some View {
         VStack(spacing: Design.Spacing.medium) {
             Text("Hello")
-                .font(.title)
+                .styled(.title)
                 .padding(Design.Spacing.large)
             
             Button("Tap Me") { }
@@ -121,17 +171,21 @@ struct MyView: View {
 
 Bedrock provides a **protocol-based color system** that enforces consistent naming while allowing apps to define their own palettes.
 
+> **💡 For Text Colors**: Use `Text.styled()` with `TextEmphasis` instead of manually applying `foregroundStyle()`. See the [Text Styling](#-text-styling-start-here) section above.
+
 #### Using Default Colors
 
 Bedrock includes neutral default colors that work out of the box:
 
 ```swift
+// ✅ Preferred for text: Use styled()
 Text("Primary Text")
-    .foregroundStyle(Color.TextColors.primary)
+    .styled(.body)
 
 Text("Secondary Text")
-    .foregroundStyle(Color.TextColors.secondary)
+    .styled(.body, emphasis: .secondary)
 
+// For non-text elements, use Color extensions
 VStack { }
     .background(Color.Surface.primary)
 ```
@@ -332,6 +386,23 @@ if DeviceInfo.isLandscape {
 }
 ```
 
+## Styling Quick Reference
+
+| What You're Styling | Preferred Approach |
+|---------------------|-------------------|
+| Any text | `Text("...").styled(.typography, emphasis: .level)` |
+| Labels | `Label("...", systemImage: "...").styled(...)` |
+| Section titles | `SectionHeader("...")` |
+| Spacing | `Design.Spacing.medium`, `.large`, etc. |
+| Corner radius | `Design.CornerRadius.medium`, `.large`, etc. |
+| Backgrounds | `Color.Surface.primary`, `.card`, etc. |
+| Accent/brand colors | `Color.Accent.primary`, `.secondary`, etc. |
+| Status indicators | `Color.Status.success`, `.error`, etc. |
+
+> **📖 See Also**: [`TYPOGRAPHY_GUIDE.md`](Sources/Bedrock/Theme/TYPOGRAPHY_GUIDE.md) for detailed do's and don'ts with text styling.
+
+---
+
 ## Design System Reference
 
 ### Spacing