How to Create a Tamil Unicode Font Using FontForge (opens in new tab)

<p><strong>Introduction</strong><br> Tamil font creation has become easier because of Unicode standards and open-source software. One of the most powerful tools for font design is FontForge. Using FontForge, we can draw Tamil letters, assign Unicode values, and generate font files like .ttf. we will create a simple Tamil glyph and export it as a font.<br> Step 1 – Install FontForge<br> Download FontForge:<br> <a href="https://fontforge.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://fontforge.org</a><...

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