In the world of typewriters and early computer printing, "Elite" refers to a specific size of type.
: It involves substituting letters with numbers or symbols that look similar (e.g., "E" becomes "3," "L" becomes "1," and "T" becomes "7"). In the world of typewriters and early computer
: A popular digital revival available on Google Fonts , Special Elite mimics the "inked up grunge" of vintage Smith Corona and Remington typewriter models. 2. Internet Slang: "Leet" Speak "E" becomes "3
: Derived from the word "elite," it was originally used by hackers and gamers to describe someone with superior skills. " "L" becomes "1
: While it started as a way to circumvent text filters or identify "insiders," it has since become a mainstream internet meme. 3. "Text Elite" (Gaming)
The word "elite" is the root of the internet subculture language known as (or "1337").