TrueType is a font standard developed by Apple and Microsoft in the late 1980s. It uses quadratic Bézier curves (simpler for computers to render) and includes built-in hinting—instructions that tell the operating system how to adjust the font’s shape at low resolutions.
If you have ever dug into the advanced settings of a design application, a word processor, or a system font folder, you might have stumbled across a cryptic string of text: font arial normal opentype truetype version 700 western best
| Term | What it means | Does Arial have it? | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | The typeface family (sans-serif, neo-grotesque). | ✅ Yes | | Normal | Typically means "Regular" weight (not bold, not italic). | ✅ Yes | | OpenType | Modern font format with advanced features (ligatures, numerals). | ✅ Yes (in modern files) | | TrueType | Older, reliable font format (.ttf), excellent for screen rendering. | ✅ Yes | | Version 700 | Bold weight. (In font-weight CSS, 400=Normal, 700=Bold). | ✅ Yes (as "Arial Bold") | | Western | Character set for Western European languages (English, French, Spanish). | ✅ Yes (most common version) | | Best | Subjective: Best for print? Screen? Licensing? | 🟡 You decide | TrueType is a font standard developed by Apple
and recent Microsoft 365 updates. This version continues the legacy of being a "pan-European" font, supporting extensive character sets including Western, Central European, Greek, and Cyrillic. Key Technical Features Format Versatility : Version 7.00 is commonly delivered as a TrueType (.ttf) file but contains | | :--- | :--- | :--- |