What is glyph in SAP BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N)?

SAP Term: glyph

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: 1. An abstract form which represents one or more glyph images, and which is used to visually depict encoded character data. 2. Synonym for glyph image. In displaying Unicode character data, one or more glyphs may be selected to depict a particular character. These glyphs are selected by a rendering engine during composition and layout processing.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A glyph is a graphical representation of a character or symbol used in SAP software. It is used to represent a character or symbol in a language-independent way. Glyphs are used in SAP software to display characters and symbols that are not available in the standard character set.
  
  How to use it: 
  Glyphs are used in SAP software to display characters and symbols that are not available in the standard character set. They can be used to display characters and symbols from different languages, such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. They can also be used to display special symbols, such as arrows, stars, and hearts.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  Glyphs can be used to make text more visually appealing and easier to read. They can also be used to add emphasis or draw attention to certain words or phrases.
  
  Related Information: 
  Glyphs are part of the BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component of SAP software. This component provides support for multiple languages and cultures, allowing users to access information in their native language. It also provides support for special characters and symbols that may not be available in the standard character set.