Computer operating systems use code points to look up characters in the font file, so the characters can be displayed on the page or screen.

Note that in the example below, an arbitrary is given to the included font file, even though no mimetype exists for fonts.

Utility software can be used to see exactly which characters are included inside a font file:

Note that this license only applies to the font file (which is a computer program), and not to the shape of the typeface.

This refers to a specific type of web-based application, which allows converting a font file from one format to another online in real time.

When installing fonts on either platform, be sure not to change the name of the font file.

Usually, performance is affected because the font file can be large and take time to load for the subtitles.

Transferring the font file also was either not legal or not clearly mentioned according to terms and conditions of the software owner.

When finished, these control points were translated into computer instructions to create the final font file.

The following editors use outline vector graphics to create font files in common formats.