Information for type users
This section contains articles on a broad range of font issues. These include basic information for beginners, as well as more technical documents.
Introduction to TrueType
TrueType fonts look great on screen and on paper.
New
Installing TrueType fonts
An illustrated guide to adding fonts to your operating system.
TrueType hinting
TrueType hinting maximizes the legibility of text displayed on screen at small sizes.
TrueType hinting
What is hinting?
Why is hinting necessary?
How does hinting help?
Comparison with other formats
Fonts in Microsoft Internet Explorer
The World Wide Web gets typeface choice thanks to the Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Smooth fonts in Windows 95
Improve screen readability: use font smoothing with the Windows 95 Plus! pack.
A disagreeably facetious type glossary
For the amusement & edification of people beginning a love affair with fonts.
Table of contents
The jargon words
Lines are strokes
Bowls and counters
Bits and pieces
Around the letter?
Now for the real treat
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this page last updated 22 March 1996
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