Mac OS X 10.2: Font Handling and Management Technology Brief

This document contains an overview of the Mac OS X font handling and management, and a link to the Mac OS X font handling and management technology brief PDF file.

Products Affected

Mac OS X 10.0, Mac OS X 10.2

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Overview of Mac OS X Font Handling

From professional type controls to unlimited open fonts, from cross-platform portability to international language support-these are just a few reasons Mac OS X is the ultimate creative platform. Among other things, it opens the door to powerful new ways of using and managing fonts.

Mac OS X incorporates a new font architecture free from limitations in other operating systems. As a result, Mac OS X provides the most comprehensive support for font formats of any platform. It delivers powerful tools for font organization and navigation. It offers enhanced character coverage for truly professional typesetting. And it enables smooth cross-platform and cross-media portability.

Mac OS X Font Overview

Technology Overview
Language Part No. Description Manual
English L25032B Using and Managing Fonts in Mac OS X
From professional type controls to unlimited open fonts, from cross-platform portability to international language support—these are just a few reasons Mac OS X v10.2 is the ultimate creative platform. Among other things, it opens the door to powerful new ways of using and managing fonts.

Additional information

Mac OS X - Features - Fonts (http://www.apple.com/macosx/features/fontbook/)

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