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diff --git a/misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt b/misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 610de8880..000000000 --- a/misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,24 +0,0 @@ - -Inter font files comes in two versions: without TrueType hints -and "hinted"; with TrueType hints. This directory contains font files with -TrueType hints for use with ClearType and other compatible shapers. - -Hinted fonts looks different than unhinted fonts, especially at small sizes. -Before deciding to use these hinted fonts, consider the differences in -appearance compared to the regular fonts — you may prefer unhinted fonts for -some uses. - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -What are hints? - - -The TrueType hints are used by ClearType on Windows machines where ClearType -is enabled. This usually changes the appearance of the fonts and can in some -cases increase the legibility of text. - -Additionally, hints are little computer programs that takes up considerable -disk space, meaning that font files with hints are larger than those without -hints. This might be a consideration when using web fonts. - -The hints for Inter are automatically generated by a program called autohint. |