Arial is classified as a Neo-grotesque sans-serif. Version 7.01 maintains the classic characteristics intended to compete with Helvetica:
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You will often see this font listed as Arial (Western) . This refers to the support. Arial is classified as a Neo-grotesque sans-serif
Historically, Arial was the default font for Microsoft Office before being replaced by Calibri and later Aptos. While sometimes criticized by designers for its ubiquity and similarity to Helvetica, it remains a "top" choice for cross-platform compatibility because almost every device can render it without issues. This refers to the support
The "Arialnormal Opentype Truetype Version 701 Western Top" font is technically an OpenType font with TrueType outlines . In practical terms:
The designation "OpenType TrueType" can be slightly confusing to end-users. It indicates a container format versus a glyph outline format: