Abstract Fonts are an essential component of computing with Unicode, serving as the graphical vehicle for script and language information. There are several different ways to deliver fonts with a large number of characters.
Many difficulties exist in developing megafonts.
These difficulties will only increase as the Unicode Standard is expanded. By examining a number of actual fonts in use, I will investigate the current state of megafont production, as well as what the future might hold. GMS is pleased to be able to offer the International Unicode Conferences under an exclusive license granted by the Unicode Consortium. The independent conference board serves solely at the pleasure of GMS and is composed of volunteers active in Unicode and in international software development. Unicode and the Unicode logo are registered trademarks of Unicode, Inc. Used with permission.