Using the OpenType palette


    You use the OpenType palette to specify how you want to apply alternate characters in OpenType fonts. For example, you can specify that you want to use standard ligatures in new text. You can also apply settings to existing text. For more information on using palettes, see Using palettes.

    Keep in mind that OpenType fonts vary greatly in the kinds of features they offer; not all options in the OpenType palette are available in every font. You can view the characters in a font using the Glyphs palette. (See Inserting glyphs.)

    Illustration of OpenType palette with these callouts: A. Standard Ligatures B. Contextual Alternates C. Discretionary Ligatures D. Swash E. Stylistic Alternates F. Titling Alternates G. Ordinals H. Fractions I. Palette menu J. Figure type K. Character position
    OpenType palette A. Standard Ligatures B. Contextual Alternates C. Discretionary Ligatures D. Swash E. Stylistic Alternates F. Titling Alternates G. Ordinals H. Fractions I. Palette menu J. Figure type K. Character position

    Note: Additional features may be available for Asian OpenType fonts. (See Working with Chinese, Japanese, and Korean type.)

    Displaying the OpenType palette

    Choose Window > Type > OpenType.

    Using the palette menu

    Click the triangle triangle icon in the upper right corner of the palette.

    Restoring the default paragraph settings

    Choose Reset Palette from the palette menu.