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Anti-aliased Text (Graphic-based text)

Aliased text
Aliased text. Note the jagged edges on some letters

 

Anti-aliased text
Anti-aliased text. Note letter edges are much smoother


Two reasons for creating anti-aliased text in your photo/image editor:

1. Avoid jagged edges with large size fonts.
2. Use fonts that may not be available on viewer's computer.

Note: anti-aliasing can also be applied to images.

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