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PT Sans

PT Sans

Below
The upper-case 'Q' tail is below and separated from the circle.
Above
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
Circle
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is circular or oval.
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.
Missing
The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
Circle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is circular or oval.
Base
The '1' (digit one) has double-sided base or serifs.
Straight
The stem of the '7' is straight.
Flattened
The bowl of the lower-case 'g' is a flattened circle or ellipse or ellipse.

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Arial

Arial

Crosses
The upper-case 'Q' tail crosses the circle.
Baseline
The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
Square/rectangular
The dot on the '?' (question-mark) is square or rectangular.
Round
The top storey of the '3' is a smooth curve.
Plain
The 'l' (lower-case 'L') has no serifs or tail.
Spur
The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
Square/rectangle
The dot on the lower-case 'i' or 'j' is square or rectangular.
No base
The '1' (digit one) has no base.
Concave
The stem of the '7' is curved inwards.
Circular
The bowl of the lower-case 'g' is a circle or ellipse or ellipse.