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


SAP Term: glyph shape

  • Component: BC-I18

  • Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

  • Description: Collection of information which specifies the desired shape of a glyph. For example, bitmaps, vectors, and outlines are common forms taken by glyph shapes.


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  • Key Concepts: 
    Glyph shapes are a type of graphical representation used in SAP software to represent characters from different languages. They are used to display characters that cannot be represented by the standard Latin alphabet. 
    
    How to use it: 
    Glyph shapes are used in SAP software to display characters from languages such as Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. They are used in place of the standard Latin alphabet when displaying text in these languages. 
    
    Tips & Tricks: 
    When using glyph shapes, it is important to ensure that the correct font is selected for the language being displayed. This will ensure that the glyph shapes are displayed correctly. 
    
    Related Information: 
    Glyph shapes are part of the BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component of SAP software. This component is responsible for providing support for multiple languages and character sets in SAP software.
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