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.

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

Contributions sought...
on all aspects of TrueType font design, typography and graphic design. For further information send e-mail to ttwsite@microsoft.com.

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this page last updated 10 March 1996
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