Lisämerkistöt
Lisämerkistöt, often translated as "additional character sets" or "extended character sets," refers to the use of characters beyond the standard alphabet and common punctuation within a writing system. These can include diacritics, ligatures, special symbols, or characters from different languages that are not part of the primary script. For example, in Latin-based scripts, lisämerkistöt might encompass characters like é, ü, ñ, or ß, which are essential for writing many European languages.
The necessity for lisämerkistöt arises from the limitations of basic character sets in representing the full
Examples of lisämerkistöt can be found in various contexts. Typographers use them to achieve specific aesthetic