This specific font identifier refers to the Arial typeface, likely the standard "Regular" weight, within the OpenType format containing TrueType outlines [1, 3]. Quick Facts
Version 701 (Western) is approximately 780 KB (for the .ttf). Older versions (v.6, Western) were about 690 KB. The extra 90 KB comes from expanded kerning tables and additional Western variant glyphs (like the Dutch IJ digraph). arialnormal opentype truetype version 701 western
Arial is one of the most recognizable and widely used typefaces in the world. Designed in 1982 by Robin Nicholas and Patricia Saunders for Monotype, Arial is a sans-serif typeface that aims to be more legible and modern compared to traditional serif fonts. Its design is based on the Monotype Grotesque typeface, but with subtle modifications to give it a unique appearance. Arial has become a staple in both print and digital media due to its clarity and readability. This specific font identifier refers to the Arial
| Version | Format | Scripts | Notes | |---------|--------|---------|-------| | Arial 2.xx | TrueType | Western | Windows 3.1 era, poor hinting | | Arial 3.xx | TrueType | Western + Cyrillic | Windows 95/98 | | Arial 7.01 | OpenType TT | Western | Office 2007/2010, clean & stable | | Arial 7.00 | OpenType TT | Western + Greek + Cyrillic | Default Windows 7/Vista | | Arial 8.00 | OpenType TT | Complete Latin + more | Windows 10/11 | The extra 90 KB comes from expanded kerning
"Western" character set
: The primary "negative" feedback involves professional design software (like Adobe Creative Cloud or CorelDRAW). Some programs treat 7.00 and 7.01 as separate fonts
Arial Version 7.01 uses the latter: a .ttf file that is fully OpenType-compliant (supports ligatures, kerning tables, etc.) but stores glyphs as quadratic Bézier curves (TrueType) rather than cubic (PostScript).