INFO: Technical Details of TrueType Fonts (85202)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Platform Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.0
This article was previously published under Q85202

SUMMARY

Microsoft Windows supports TrueType, a scalable font technology developed by Apple Computer and adapted to Windows by Microsoft.

MORE INFORMATION

"The TrueType Font Files Specifications" is a 400-page book that details the following:

  • How to construct a TrueType font from scratch (or build a font construction tool).
  • The TrueType programming language.
  • The format of each sub-table in the .TTF file, and illustrations of table contents.
The latest TT specification can be found at:

http://www.microsoft.com/typography

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/11/2005
Keywords:KB85202
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