What is sIFR?

Scalable Inman Flash Replacement (sIFR) is a technology that allows you to replace text elements on screen with Flash equivalents. sIFR lets you use your favorite font on the website without the user having it installed in their computer and by cleverly working with Flash, JavaScript and CSS.

sIFR requires JavaScript to be enabled and the Flash player plugin in the reading browser. If either the two condition is not present then the reader’s browser will automatically display the traditional way using CSS based styling, the user will not notice or know the difference.

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