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<p>
	All Australian provinces employ modern cursive letters for handwriting
	education, which are taught in a progressive manner. But each state teaches its
	own version of this style, locally known as ‘script‘, and state-level
	departments of education offer guidelines and, in some cases, resources for
	schools and teachers.
</p>
<p>
	The adoption of the current models and approach can be traced back to 1990,
	when the Australian Education Council (AEC) recommended that all schools in the
	country should adopt a handwriting style based on Scottish calligrapher Tom
	Gourdie’s Simple Modern Hand. The AEC advocated for a consistent style in
	handwriting instruction across the country so students relocating across states
	and territories would not face difficulties. Despite starting from the same
	source, today the
	<a href="https://fonts.google.com/?query=Playwrite+Australia">
    five main handwriting models</a>
	have diverged somewhat in their details.
</p>
<p>
	Playwrite Australia QLD is a variable font with a weight range from Thin (100)
	to Regular (400), and supports over 150 Latin-based languages.
	It has a single-weight sibling with Guides, 
	<a href="https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Playwrite+AU+QLD+Guides">Playwrite AU QLD Guides</a>, 
	designed to harmonize seamlessly with this main font while providing a 
	visual aid for primary school children.
</p>
<p>
	To contribute, see
	<a href="https://github.com/TypeTogether/Playwrite/">
    github.com/TypeTogether/Playwrite</a>.
</p>
<hr />
<img src="Playwrite-Australia-QLD-1.png" />

<h4>Playwrite Australia QLD characteristics</h4>

<p>
	This semi-connected, slanted modern cursive features print-style capital
	letters. The extenders are loopless, and letters with descenders do not connect
	to the next letter, allowing for a fluid and fast writing pace. Notably, 'm'
	and 'n' start with curved entry strokes. Distinctive features include an open
	'G' without a crossbar and a serifed 'I', adding a unique touch. The 'Y' is
	peculiar in its form. The lowercase 'f' is disconnected and features a straight
	descender. The 'q' concludes with a short exit stroke, while the 's' maintains
	a cursive style. The 'z' is designed to be wide and open with a descender,
	enhancing readability and style.
</p>
<img src="Playwrite-Australia-QLD-3.png" />
<h4>Family name in font menus</h4>
<p>
	Playwrite Australia QLD appears in font menus with a two-letter country code
	‘AU’ and a the ‘QLD’ abbreviation <strong>Playwrite AU QLD</strong>. It features four
	styles: Thin, ExtraLight, Light, and Regular.
	<br />
	The download .zip file includes the variable font and standard static ttf fonts
	for each style.
</p>
<img src="Playwrite-Australia-QLD-2.png" />

<h3>Playwrite fonts for schools</h3>
<p>
	The Playwrite school fonts are based on the findings of Primarium, a
	groundbreaking educational effort that documents the history and current
	practice of handwriting models taught to primary school students worldwide.
	This typographic engine serves teachers, educators, and parents by generating
	localized libre fonts. These Playwrite fonts are complemented by
	<a href="https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Playpen+Sans"> Playpen Sans</a>, an
	informal and fun typeface designed for annotations, instructions, and student
	notes – that also includes emojis.
</p>
<p>
	For more information about the Primarium project, visit
	<a href="https://primarium.info/">primarium.info</a> and to learn more about
	handwriting education in australia, see
	<a href="https://primarium.info/countries/australia/">
    primarium.info/countries/australia</a>.
</p>

<hr />

<h4>How to install the fonts?</h4>
<p>
	<strong>Windows:</strong> Download the font file to your computer. Navigate to
	where you saved the font file and double-click it to open. Click the "Install"
	button at the top of the font preview window. The font is now installed and
	ready to be used across your apps.
</p>
<p>
	<strong>macOS:</strong> After downloading the font file to your Mac,
	right-click it in Finder and select "Open With" > "Font Book". Then, click
	"Install Font" in the font preview window that pops up. The font is now
	installed and ready to be used across your apps.
</p>

<h4>How to use the fonts in apps?</h4>

<p>
	The Playwrite font family uses complex OpenType features to generate connected
	writing. Some common applications require these features to be manually
	activated.
</p>
<p>
	Note: This font family doesn't include Bold or Italic styles, so please avoid
	applying them in text editors. If you use the common 'B' and 'I' buttons, you
	will automatically generate low-quality styles.
</p>
<p>
    <strong>Google Docs and Slides:</strong> From the font selector drop-down, go to "More Fonts" 
    and search for the desired font name, in this case, "Playwrite AU QLD", and click OK. 
    If some text is already selected, the font choice will apply.
</p>
<p>
	<strong>Microsoft Word:</strong> Go to Format in the Menu bar, select Font, and
	then the Advanced tab. Activate "Contextual Alternates" and "Kerning for fonts
	below" to apply these settings to all text sizes.
</p>
<p>
	<strong>LibreOffice:</strong> In macOS, to select the different styles, go to
	Format in the Menu bar, select Character, and use the Typeface menu.
</p>
<p>
	<strong>Adobe InDesign:</strong> Open the Paragraph Panel and select Adobe
	"World-Ready Paragraph Composer" from the contextual menu.
</p>
<p>
	<strong>Adobe Illustrator:</strong> Navigate to Preferences > Type, check the
	"Show Indic Options" box, and close preferences. Then open the Paragraph Panel
	and select "Middle Eastern Composer" from the contextual menu.
</p>
<p>
	<strong>Adobe Photoshop:</strong> Access the Paragraph Panel, then choose
	"World-Ready Layout" from the contextual menu.
</p>
<p>
	The above instructions are also available in
	<a href="https://www.primarium.info/Playwrite_installation_notes.pdf">
    PDF format here</a>.
</p>