To add to DA01's excellent answer and to provide additional context, OpenType comes in two flavors: TrueType and PostScript. I simply feel the technological use of web font is a separate question because answers or reasoning for use of a specific web format would be vastly different since web fonts are more about the end user visibility and compatibility more than actual production or system use. However, answers regarding web font formats certainly wouldn't be met with any dissatisfaction. I'm seeking answers as they relate to print production or system use. I know web fonts are a different matter with the additional WOFF, SVG, and EOT formats. Should I be avoiding Type 1 and Type 3 whenever possible?ĭoes format even matter as long as the font contains the glyphs I want and outputs properly? What specific advantages or disadvantages can be found in the various font formats in today's technological setting? However, many, many, foundries still produce a great deal of TrueType fonts exclusively. I know OpenType supports more glyphs, but that doesn't necessarily mean a particular font has more glyphs.
When I purchase fonts, I specifically purchase OpenType fonts due to the more modern support. Type 1 and Type 3 were generally (but not exclusively) Macintosh formats still seen in use quite often. Often MM fonts can cause technical issues because operating systems simply don't support them as well today as they once did. I'm also aware that Multiple Master fonts are a fairly deprecated in today's world.
#Advantages of rightfont windows
I realize that OpenType and TrueType are universal formats which work on both Windows and Macintosh platforms.
Fonts can be purchased or downloaded in several formats:
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