The archive contains the following specific font binaries extracted from the version 7.00 system package:
In typography metadata, "Normal" typically refers to the (upright) style and the Regular weight (as opposed to Bold or Italic). It distinguishes the standard version of the font from the variants in the Arial family (such as Arial Bold, Arial Black, or Arial Narrow). The archive contains the following specific font binaries
The term refers to the character set or code page . A "Western" font typically includes: A "Western" font typically includes: This version was
This version was a significant update to the standard Arial typeface, commonly distributed with modern operating systems like Windows 10 and 11. It includes expanded glyph support and updated hinting for high-resolution screens. However, a TrueType font file (
This versioning usually coincides with major OS updates (such as Windows 10 or 11), often expanding the "Western" character set to include more glyphs for Eastern European or specialized symbols.
However, a TrueType font file ( .ttf ) can be wrapped in an OpenType container (referred to as OpenType with TrueType outlines). Many Windows system fonts are technically OpenType fonts that use TrueType glyph data.