From: Elliot Jay Stocks Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:55:41 +0000 (+0000) Subject: More GFK post-Q4 fixes & tweaks (#5693) X-Git-Url: http://git.ipfire.org/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=eb42e607c17ee782f947c5cfb8c0270af48e6363;p=thirdparty%2Fgoogle%2Ffonts.git More GFK post-Q4 fixes & tweaks (#5693) * Fix `name: "Readability & accessibility"` * Adding reviewer credits for Ben & Rain * Fixing Benjamin Franklin error * Copy change addressing https://github.com/google/fonts/issues/5515 * Image change addressing https://github.com/google/fonts/issues/5515 * Adding typeface names (and links) to Nick’s article * Improving formatting of further reading links on Readability article * Correcting typo in `an_alphabet_for_reading_and_writing` * New illos (PNGs not SVGs) for `introducing_accessibility...` * Better definition for `script_writing_system` * Adding links to “in the next article” text * Extra a11y illo * Correcting typo in `making_the_details_matter` * Actioning Darrell’s refinements to `script_writing_system` --- diff --git a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/glossary/terms/script_writing_system/content.md b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/glossary/terms/script_writing_system/content.md index 8e2a1843e8..e831598725 100644 --- a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/glossary/terms/script_writing_system/content.md +++ b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/glossary/terms/script_writing_system/content.md @@ -1,5 +1,6 @@ +A script (not to be confused with the [“script” classification](/glossary/script_typeface_style) of [typefaces](/glossary/typeface)) is a visual representation of verbal speech, and, when combined with a set of usage conventions (known as an orthography), is one of the main components of a writing system. -A script is a collective way of describing a writing system used by multiple languages (and shouldn’t be confused with the [“script” classification](/glossary/script_typeface_style) of [typefaces](/glossary/typeface)). For instance, although English, French, German, Norwegian, and Portuguese are distinct languages—with their own alphabets, conventions, and [diacritic](/glossary/diacritic_accent_marks) usage—they all use the [Latin](/glossary/latin) script. +Scripts can be used by one or more languages. For instance, although English, French, German, Norwegian, and Portuguese are distinct languages—with their own alphabets, conventions, and [diacritic](/glossary/diacritic_accent_marks) usage—they all use the [Latin](/glossary/latin) script.
@@ -9,6 +10,4 @@ A script is a collective way of describing a writing system used by multiple lan
-Other writing systems include [Greek](/glossary/greek_script) (upon which Latin is based), [Cyrillic](/glossary/cyrillic) (originally based on uppercase Greek forms), Arabic, Korean, Indic scripts from South and South East Asia, Han characters, and the traditional scripts of Africa. - -The combination of a script and a set of conventions for a particular language is referred to as an orthography. +Other scripts systems include [Greek](/glossary/greek_script) (upon which Latin is based), [Cyrillic](/glossary/cyrillic) (originally based on uppercase Greek forms), Arabic, Korean, Indic scripts from South and South East Asia, Han characters, and the traditional scripts of Africa. diff --git a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/an_alphabet_for_reading_and_writing/content.md b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/an_alphabet_for_reading_and_writing/content.md index a1a4024db6..c5243da2f0 100644 --- a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/an_alphabet_for_reading_and_writing/content.md +++ b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/an_alphabet_for_reading_and_writing/content.md @@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ Specifically, he designed Hangeul so that the most frequent vowel sounds are pro
Three high-frequency Korean vowels constructed from vertical lines are contrasted with three low-frequency vowels constructed from horizontal lines.
-According to some scholars (e.g., Lee, q997), because it’s easier to move our fingers vertically than horizontally (whether using a brush or other similar instrument), less effort is required when producing vertical versus horizontal strokes. +According to some scholars (e.g., Lee, 1997), because it’s easier to move our fingers vertically than horizontally (whether using a brush or other similar instrument), less effort is required when producing vertical versus horizontal strokes. By reserving easier strokes for the most frequent vowels, King Sejong found a thoughtful way of addressing the needs of the writer. diff --git a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/an_introduction_to_hangeul/content.md b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/an_introduction_to_hangeul/content.md index e8066cce44..37a0702332 100644 --- a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/an_introduction_to_hangeul/content.md +++ b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/an_introduction_to_hangeul/content.md @@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ But King Sejong knew that his intended audience of common people had little time Thus, to realize his grand and radical vision of bringing literacy to the masses, he knew that he would need to devise an alphabet unlike any other—one that put the needs of the user first. -In the next article, we’ll explore how rose to meet this challenge. +In [the next article](/lesson/designing_for_learnability), we’ll explore how rose to meet this challenge. ## A note about terminology diff --git a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/designing_for_learnability/content.md b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/designing_for_learnability/content.md index 214bf375db..3ead3b3848 100644 --- a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/designing_for_learnability/content.md +++ b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/designing_for_learnability/content.md @@ -79,7 +79,7 @@ Once again, King Sejong’s design decision to emphasize letter distinguishabili Today, designers understand that presenting people with clear and relevant information is critically important for learnability and usability. In many respects, King Sejong was remarkably ahead of his time in creating Hangeul with this principle in mind. -In the next article, we’ll examine several more design features of Hangeul that brilliantly solve problems for the people who use it. +In [the next article](/lesson/making_the_details_matter), we’ll examine several more design features of Hangeul that brilliantly solve problems for the people who use it. ### References diff --git a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/making_the_details_matter/content.md b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/making_the_details_matter/content.md index 0f75b11f95..a15d513b1f 100644 --- a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/making_the_details_matter/content.md +++ b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/designing_hangeul/lessons/making_the_details_matter/content.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Being an alphabet designer is similar in some respects to being a [type designer But there’s an important distinction. -While type specialists can manipulate letter details and employ stylistic variations to achieve various effects, including improving [legibility](/glossary/legibility) and [readability](/glossary/readability) or evoking [emotive responses](https://fonts.google.com/knowledge/choosing_type/emotive_considerations_for_choosing_typefaces), they still need to preserve the basic forms of individual letters; by comparison, an alphabet designer must, ideally, decide how all the small details to should be combined to *create* a set of usable letters. +While type specialists can manipulate letter details and employ stylistic variations to achieve various effects, including improving [legibility](/glossary/legibility) and [readability](/glossary/readability) or evoking [emotive responses](https://fonts.google.com/knowledge/choosing_type/emotive_considerations_for_choosing_typefaces), they still need to preserve the basic forms of individual letters; by comparison, an alphabet designer must, ideally, decide how all the small details should be combined to *create* a set of usable letters. In the case of King Sejong specifically, the challenge at hand was in how to make these details matter. @@ -73,4 +73,4 @@ While the letter designs in every alphabet might be considered arbitrary to some This attention to the small details of letter design exemplifies King Sejong’s desire to solve problems for the benefit of his intended audience. -In the next article, we’ll take a look at how King Sejong approached the creation of Hangeul with an understanding of different use cases. +In [the next article](/lesson/an_alphabet_for_reading_and_writing), we’ll take a look at how King Sejong approached the creation of Hangeul with an understanding of different use cases. diff --git a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/readability_and_accessibility/lessons/introducing_accessibility_in_typography/content.md b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/readability_and_accessibility/lessons/introducing_accessibility_in_typography/content.md index 43acce3073..9ae6f76c46 100644 --- a/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/readability_and_accessibility/lessons/introducing_accessibility_in_typography/content.md +++ b/cc-by-sa/knowledge/modules/readability_and_accessibility/lessons/introducing_accessibility_in_typography/content.md @@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ Many shapes are simply mirrored without any further alteration. Lowercase “b,
-![Google Fonts website screenshot with six boxes of glyphs](images/accessibility_3.svg) +![Google Fonts website screenshot with six boxes of glyphs](images/accessibility_3.png)
Comparison of “b,” ”d,” “q,” “p,” “a,” “8,” “6,” “g,” “a,” “6,” “1,” “I,” and “l” in Roboto, Abyssinica SIL, Intern Tights, Open Sans, Noto Sans Mono, and Noto Sans Japanese.
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ When selecting a font on Google Fonts, go to the Type Tester to try out differen
-![Three text samples in text area, variable axes controls](images/accessibility_8.svg) +![Three text samples in text area, variable axes controls](images/accessibility_8.png)
Type Tester showing text with variable axes for weight, width, slant and ascender height.
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