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package javafx.scene.text;
/**
* The {@code FontSmoothingType} enum is used to specify the preferred
* mechanism used to smooth the edges of fonts for on-screen text.
* @since JavaFX 2.1
*/
public enum FontSmoothingType {
/**
* Specifies the default gray scale smoothing, which is most
* suitable for graphics and animation uses.
*/
GRAY,
/**
* Specifies sub-pixel LCD text, which utilises characteristics
* of digital LCD display panels to achieve increased pixel
* resolution. This mode is generally appropriate where the
* important factor is legibility of static text, particularly
* at small sizes.
*
* A request for LCD text is a 'hint', since the implementation
* may need to ignore it under conditions such as compositing modes
* which do not support it. It follow that where LCD text is important
* that the application should avoid use of effects, transparency etc.
*/
LCD
}