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ClearType
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ClearType
A font rendering technology in Windows XP that smooths the edges of diagonal lines and makes text more readable. To turn ClearType on, select Effects in the Appearance tab in the Display control panel, and switch from Standard to ClearType. For more information, visit www.microsoft.com/typography/WhatIsClearType.mspx.

Standard Vs. ClearType
Note the smoother appearance in the ClearType example on the bottom.
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The use of extra features such as ClearType fonts and other effects will also reduce the using up of power so you may want to opt out of these features when you want your battery to last longer.
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Ascender Corporation, a leading provider of advanced font products for hardware & software developers, today announced that they have entered into an agreement with Microsoft which enables Ascender to distribute the Microsoft ClearType Font Collection directly to end users.
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