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

SAP Term: halfwidth

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: Characters of East Asian character sets whose glyph image occupies half of the character display cell. In legacy character sets, halfwidth characters are normally encoded in a single byte.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Halfwidth is a term used in SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) to refer to the width of characters in a text field. Halfwidth characters are half the width of fullwidth characters, and are typically used for Latin-based languages such as English, French, and Spanish.
  
  How to use it: 
  Halfwidth characters can be used in SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) to reduce the amount of space needed for text fields. This can be useful when creating forms or reports that need to fit into a limited amount of space. To use halfwidth characters, simply select the “Halfwidth” option when creating a text field.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using halfwidth characters, it is important to remember that they are not suitable for all languages. For example, Chinese and Japanese characters are typically fullwidth and cannot be displayed correctly using halfwidth characters. It is also important to note that some fonts may not support halfwidth characters, so it is best to test the font before using it in a text field.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on how to use halfwidth characters in SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N).