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Inter font files comes in two versions: without TrueType hints
-and "hinted"; with TrueType hints.
+and "hinted"; with TrueType hints. This directory contains font files with
+TrueType hints for use with ClearType and other compatible shapers.
-The folder called "Inter (Hinted, for Windows)" contains font files with
-ClearType hints. All other folders contains font files without hints.
+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.
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