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

SAP Term: ligature

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: A glyph representing a combination of two or more characters. In Latin script, there are only a few in modern use, such as the ligatures between "f" and "i" or "f and l". Other scripts make use of many ligatures, depending on the font and style.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Ligature is a feature of SAP's BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component that allows for the combination of two or more characters into a single character. This is useful for languages that have characters that are composed of multiple characters, such as Chinese and Japanese.
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to use ligature, you must first enable it in the SAP system. This can be done by going to the I18N settings and selecting the “Enable Ligature” option. Once enabled, you can then use ligature in your text by typing in the appropriate character combinations.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using ligature, it is important to remember that some characters may not be supported by all languages. For example, some Chinese characters may not be supported in Japanese. Therefore, it is important to check the language settings before using ligature. Additionally, some characters may require special formatting in order to be displayed correctly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using ligature in SAP, please refer to the official SAP documentation on BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N). Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide tutorials and tips on using ligature in SAP.