[Feature Request]: Add flag to disable inclusion of woff fonts

[adamalston]

The problem

Some users have specific requirements around font formats, such as only needing woff2 fonts due to performance or compatibility considerations. Currently, both woff and woff2 fonts are included by default, which can lead to unnecessary file sizes and slower loading times for users who don’t need both formats. This feature aims to provide greater flexibility by allowing users to disable woff font inclusion if they don't require it.

The solution

Introduce a flag (e.g., $font-disable-woff) that, when enabled, excludes woff fonts from being emitted. This flag would help reduce file size and improve performance for those who only need woff2. Ideally, the flag would be a boolean configuration option in the settings or build script, allowing users to toggle woff font inclusion based on their specific needs.

Examples

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Application/PAL

DataPower

Business priority

None

Available extra resources

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[aagonzales]

@adamalston We are curious, how do you know which font package the user will need? How do you determine which to toggle on/off?

[AlanGreene]

fyi: .woff files were removed as part of #17683 which was released in 11.71