Embedded OpenType (.eot)
Embedded OpenType (EOT) is a compact font format developed by Microsoft for use on web pages. It embeds TrueType fonts into a website, enabling consistent and accessible typography across different platforms and browsers. Introduced in the late 1990s, EOT was designed to address the challenges of font compatibility and bandwidth limitations. It allows web designers to ensure a uniform appearance of text, thereby enhancing the visual consistency of online content. EOT files are primarily used in older web projects and have been largely superseded by the more versatile Web Open Font Format (WOFF).