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{{Definition|The specific graphical representation (''shape'') of a character is called a '''glyph'''. Glyphs are the minimal units of font information.}} | {{Definition|The specific graphical representation (''shape'') of a character is called a '''glyph'''. Glyphs are the minimal units of font information.}} | ||
[[Image:Glyphs.jpg|thumb]] | [[Image:Glyphs.jpg|thumb|Characters of a standard font]] | ||
A character is a textual unit, whereas a glyph is a graphical unit. Sometimes several characters or only parts of one glyph — consider ''ligatures'' as an example. | A character is a textual unit, whereas a glyph is a graphical unit. Sometimes several characters or only parts of one glyph — consider ''ligatures'' as an example. | ||
[[Category: Glossary]] | [[Category: Glossary]] | ||
Revision as of 23:57, 7 May 2005
The specific graphical representation (shape) of a character is called a glyph. Glyphs are the minimal units of font information.
A character is a textual unit, whereas a glyph is a graphical unit. Sometimes several characters or only parts of one glyph — consider ligatures as an example.