Words of Type | Encyclopedia
Summary
This article explains core typography and font-design concepts such as alphabets, glyphs, alternates, punctuation, spacing, and variable font mechanics. It walks through how digital fonts use OpenType features, Unicode mapping, contours, components, and metrics to control text appearance and behavior. It also covers many anatomy terms used in type design, including ascenders, bowls, counters, terminals, and stems. The piece reads like an educational encyclopedia entry for designers and font engineers rather than a company announcement.
Classifications
industries
Retail
applications
Accounting and Taxes
AskAI Classifications
Labels
SaaS
Cloud Computing
Enterprise Software
Linked Companies
Microsoft
$1B+
Adobe
$1B+
Frere-Jones Type
$1M to $5M
Production Type
up to $1M
TypeTogether
up to $1M
Dinamo Typefaces GmbH
$1M to $5M
ArrowType
n/a