The text engine from Windows Presentation Foundation, which is a managed code implementation of OpenType, is the first Microsoft Windows API to expose OpenType features to software developers, supporting both OpenType TrueType, and OpenType CFF (Compact Font Format) fonts.
OpenTypefonts include an expanded character set and typographic layout features, providing broader linguistic support and more precise typographic control. Based on Unicode, the international encoding standard that covers virtually all of the world's languages, OpenTypefonts make multilingual typography easier.
OpenType 1.9.1 incorporates revisions in a preliminary working draft of the 5 th edition of the ISO/IEC 14496-22 “OpenFont Format” standard. Current editions and amendments of ISO/IEC 14496-22 are freely available for download from the ISO website.
An OpenType font is a modern digital font format developed by Microsoft and Adobe. It supports both TrueType and PostScript outline technologies, contains advanced typographic features, and works seamlessly across Windows and Mac platforms.
Looking for modern fonts that blend sophisticated typography with seamless cross-platform compatibility? OpenTypefonts are your go-to solution. What makes them stand out is their support for ligatures and alternate glyphs—essential features for professional design work.
OpenTypefonts are ideal for users with cross-platform requirements, or designers who want to try out some of OpenType’s enhanced type-handling technology. Remember to check your operating system and design applications for OpenType compatibility before trying OpenType’s advanced features.
These are all referred to as OpenType Features, and are made available to use on the web via specific properties and low-level control properties — font-feature-settings. This article provides you with all you need to know about using OpenTypefont features in CSS.
