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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.}}
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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 00:56, 8 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.