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What is the primary advantage of using TrueType fonts regarding scaling?
What is the primary advantage of using TrueType fonts regarding scaling?
- They automatically adjust their kerning based on the size they are scaled to.
- They can be scaled to any size without losing resolution or becoming distorted. (correct)
- They use less memory when scaled to larger sizes compared to other font types.
- They maintain perfect clarity only when scaled to specific preset sizes.
Which of the following best describes TrueType font technology?
Which of the following best describes TrueType font technology?
- An outdated font technology that has been replaced by OpenType fonts.
- A font technology exclusively used by Apple in its operating systems.
- A font technology primarily used for web design due to its small file size.
- A digital font technology used by both Apple and Microsoft in their operating systems. (correct)
What characteristic of TrueType fonts makes them easy to manage?
What characteristic of TrueType fonts makes them easy to manage?
- They are compatible with all operating systems.
- They are automatically updated.
- They compress easily without losing quality.
- They are a single file. (correct)
What is a potential risk associated with using TrueType fonts that were improperly created?
What is a potential risk associated with using TrueType fonts that were improperly created?
What are the two primary components involved in TrueType technology?
What are the two primary components involved in TrueType technology?
What is the role of the TrueType Rasterizer?
What is the role of the TrueType Rasterizer?
Which of the following components does the TrueType Rasterizer interact with to display fonts on the screen?
Which of the following components does the TrueType Rasterizer interact with to display fonts on the screen?
How do TrueType fonts differ from other font types concerning scalability?
How do TrueType fonts differ from other font types concerning scalability?
What should users be aware of when using TrueType fonts found online?
What should users be aware of when using TrueType fonts found online?
Why is understanding how the TrueType Rasterizer functions important for designers and developers?
Why is understanding how the TrueType Rasterizer functions important for designers and developers?
Flashcards
What is TrueType?
What is TrueType?
An outline font that can be scaled without distortion.
TrueType's designers
TrueType's designers
Digital font technology designed by Apple and used by both Apple and Microsoft in their operating systems
TrueType font management
TrueType font management
They are single files, making them easy to manage.
TrueType Rasterizer
TrueType Rasterizer
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Study Notes
- TrueType is an outline font that can be scaled to any size without distortion or loss of resolution.
- This is a digital font technology designed by Apple. The technology is used by both Apple and Microsoft in their operating systems.
- TrueType fonts are easy to manage because they are single files.
- Many of these fonts have been scanned and converted from other sources.
- Thousands of TrueType fonts are available.
- An improperly created TrueType font can include errors that could potentially crash your computer.
- TrueType technology actually involves two parts: the TrueType Rasterizer and TrueType fonts.
The TrueType Rasterizer
- This gathers information on the size, color, orientation, and location of all the TrueType fonts displayed.
- It converts that information into a bitmap that can be understood by the graphics card and monitor.
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