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Gill Sans

Gill Sans

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Parallel
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
Plain
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has no serifs or tail.
Outwards
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is curved outwards.
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
Straight
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.

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Agenda

Agenda

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Sloping
The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
Right
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has a right-facing lower serif or tail.
Straight
The leg of the upper-case 'R' is straight.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Left
The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.