On 8 Giu, 10:28, Shine <shineange...@gmail.com> wrote: > 2)I guess there is no guarantee. To be certain of the font > availability, considering .ttf file size, it should be better for you > to include desired font inside /assets directory, and then load it > with something like this:
ok, but there is no guarentee also for the system fonts? It seems a bit strange... because it would be the default typeface fro Android. I expect to find the DroidSans typeface everywhere! I need a confirm! > 3) it will draw another 'special char', like ? or #. You'll have to > test it extensively. Also in this case I expect a different behavior... something like: a typeface like Sans doesn't provide a specified glyph I expect the system automatically checks for another typeface which is able to render it. How does Android work? And how can I test it? > > On 8 Giu, 10:07, Paolo <brand...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > Hi there! > > I need some clarifications how Android uses fonts/typefaces. > > > Questions: > > 1) my app must supported a huge lists of language so I need a font, > > which is able to match the max possible number of characters UNICODE. > > Is there in Android a font like that? > > > 2) I have noticed that on my N1 are present many fonts on the system > > folder "fonts" Droidxxx.ttf. How can I be sure those fonts always will > > be on all Android devices like on Samsung, HTC or LG...? Is there any > > guarantee? > > > 3) Suppose I choose a DroidXXX.ttf font as default of my app. If I > > need a particular glyph and it isn't in my chosen fonts, how does > > Android manage this situation? > > > Please answer me ASAP. > > > Thanks in advance! > > > Paolo -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
