One aspect of SVGAlib that frequently baffles programmers, however, is the use of fonts.
Many coders find themselves with more questions than answers on the subject.
You won't find any tutorials regarding SVGAlib fonts on the Net, nor will you find any mention of fonts in the standard FAQs. This article aims to give you all the basic information you need to program SVGAlib fonts, from manipulating existing character sets to creating new ones. But let's start at the beginning, by considering some basics about fonts. A font can be defined as a set of typewritten characters, all using a consistent style or design. You may be familiar with fonts from other operating systems, such as Arial or Helvetica.