stafrófsstærð
stafrófsstærð is an Icelandic term that translates to "alphabet size" or "character set size". It refers to the number of distinct characters or symbols available within a given writing system or font. This includes letters, numbers, punctuation marks, and any other glyphs used for written communication.
The stafrófsstærð of a language's alphabet is a fundamental aspect of its orthography. For instance, the Latin
In the context of digital technology, stafrófsstærð is crucial for character encoding. Standards like ASCII and
The concept also extends to typography and font design. A font's stafrófsstærð determines the variety of characters