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OCR-A

OCR-A

Open single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Three
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has a left-facing upper serif and double lower serifs.
Curved
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved or S-shaped.
Base
The '1' (digit one) has double-sided base or serifs.
Downward
The top of the '7' has a downward-pointing serif or bar.
Three
The lower-case 'i' has a left-facing upper serif and double lower serifs.
S-Shaped
The stem of the '7' is S-shaped.
Trident
The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' form one centre stroke.
Rounded
The stroke ends are rounded.

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OCR-B (BT)

OCR-B (BT)

Single
The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
Angled
The top storey of the '3' is a sharp angle.
Right
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has a right-facing lower serif or tail.
Straight
The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight.
No base
The '1' (digit one) has no base.
None
The top of the '7' has no serif or bar.
One
The lower-case 'i' has a left-facing upper serif.
Concave
The stem of the '7' is curved inwards.
Vertex
The centre strokes of the upper-case 'W' meet at a vertex.
Flat
The stroke ends are flat.