May 31, 2024 · OpenType 1.9.1 incorporates revisions in a preliminary working draft of the 5 th edition of the ISO/IEC 14496-22 “Open Font Format” standard. Current editions and amendments of ISO/IEC …

OpenType® is a cross-platform font file format developed jointly by Adobe and Microsoft. Adobe has converted the entire Adobe Type Library into this format and now offers thousands of OpenType fonts.

The text engine from Windows Presentation Foundation, which is a managed code implementation of OpenType, is the first Microsoft Windows API to expose OpenType features to software developers, …

Nov 7, 2025 · OpenType features are like secret compartments in fonts. Unlock them and you'll find ways to make fonts look and behave differently in subtle and dramatic ways.

Mar 22, 2024 · The OpenType specification defines how fonts are structured, stored, and accessed, enabling compatibility across operating systems and devices. This specification also allows for …

OpenType fonts are ideal for users with cross-platform requirements, or designers who want to try out some of OpenType’s enhanced type-handling technology. Remember to check your operating …

Let's dive into what makes OpenType fonts so special, exploring their history, capabilities, and how they can enhance your projects.

OpenType fonts have two distinct ways of representing glyph outline data: PostScript strings and TrueType outlines. In general, PostScript strings are used, but TrueType is also an option.

Nov 20, 2023 · Discover the benefits of OpenType fonts, including rich mapping for ligatures and positional forms, support for multiple languages, and cross-platform compatibility.

The Type1 format where 256 characters are assigned to keys on our keyboard, is becoming a thing of the past. We now design and produce OpenType fonts which can consist of thousands of characters …