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Drawn specifically for increased legibility in charts and tables are a set of tabular glyphs, consisting of figures, currencies and math symbols.

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These are drawn with monospace settings so the numbers align neatly in rows and columns – making them easier to skim-read, particularly in screen application.

To activate Tabular lining The tablular glyphs are available in the Character menu > OpenType > Lining Tabular Figures

Tabiular ligning is available with our full font set: • F1 Regular • F1 Bold • F1 Black • F1 Wide

ALIGNMENT EXAMPLE

+0.430 +1.692 +2.568 +3.857 +4.645

TABULAR LINING: ON

VET 1:28.412 RAI +0.430 ROS +0.683 BOT +0.853 SAI +1.659 HAM +1.684 MAL +1.692 KVY +1.746 GRO +1.793 PER +2.568 VES +2.983 HUL +3.857 ERI +3.891 NAS +4.226 BUT +4.645 MAG +4.877

As shown above, when tabular lining is applied, our numbers align neatly, making it easier to read quickly. TABULAR LINING: OFF

VET 1:28.412 RAI +0.430 ROS +0.683 BOT +0.853 SAI +1.659 HAM +1.684 MAL +1.692 KVY +1.746 GRO +1.793 PER +2.568 VES +2.983 HUL +3.857 ERI +3.89 1 NAS +4.226 BUT +4.645 MAG +4.877

As shown above, when tablular lining is not applied the numbers align optically – creating a dis-jointed appearance, which is harder to read quickly.

Do not use non-tabular ligning numbers in lists, charts or tables.

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