The Written Word
This web site includes a variety of resources, images, and information related to language and typography. Though this web site is relatively small, much of the content is unique and original. The contents are listed below:The Evolution of Writing Methods - from cave walls to the computer screen.
The Origins of English
Our Alphabet and Numbers - a re-introduction to our alphabet and numbers.Latin Letters and Roman Numerals - interesting facts and basic information about Latin letters and numbers.
Germanic Letters and Numbers - some very basic information about Germanic letters and numbers.
Into English - how English differs from the Latin and Germanic languages.
Common Latin Phrases in English - learn and find out the real meanings of phrases such as et cetera.
Punctuation
Our Punctuation System - what to call them and how to use them.Punctuation in Latin - information about Latin punctuation.
Miscellaneous
Fun Archaic English - a list of all those cool words such as "nonetheless" and "inasmuch" that most people don't use anymore in English.Phonetic Translation - now that you know fonix, learn fonetix!
Onomatopoeia - turning sounds into words in English.
Languagisms - learn how to write a foreign language in plain English.
Computer Fonts
Font Variety - classifying fonts: from serifs to motifs.Fonts of Fame - an organized listing of many of the fonts used in well-known products and movies, and in brand logos.
Font Compatability - a list of fonts that come with and are compatible with different operating systems and web browsers.
Fun With Fonts - examples of fonts in use.
Font Links - links to other font sites.
Typing and Digital Formatting
Selecting Text - the many ways to select text (on a Macintosh).Typing Special Characters - how to type with key combinations.
Special Characters in HTML - most special characters cannot be typed directly into an HTML document; this page tells how to type them.
Lorem Ipsum and Other Texts - accommodating the need to fill unused space.
Credits / Sources
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