published
31 December 2024
by
Ray Morgan
updated
5 January 2025

Complex Scripts

Ensure the font properly renders combining marks, diacritics, and conjuncts (e.g., in Devanagari or Thai).

Implementation Details:

  • Use OpenType fonts that support advanced typographic features like ligatures, kerning, and contextual alternates.
  • Test rendering using browser developer tools or specialized font tools to verify correct glyph shaping.

Common Pitfalls:

  • Fallback Issues for Complex Scripts: Fallback fonts may not render ligatures or contextual forms correctly.
  • Non-Standard Layouts: Incorrect rendering in non-standard layouts or environments, especially when mixing scripts.