Using swashes, titling alternates, and stylistic alternates


    Many OpenType fonts include stylized characters that let you add decorative elements to type. Swashes are characters with exaggerated flourishes. Titling alternates are characters (usually all in capitals) designed for use in large-size settings, such as titles. Stylistic alternates are stylized characters that create a purely esthetic effect.

To use swashes, titling alternates, or stylistic alternates:

  1. Do one of the following:
    • To apply the setting to all text in an object, select the object.
    • To apply the setting to specific characters in an object, select the characters.
    • To apply the setting to all subsequently-entered text, deselect all type objects and characters.
  2. In the OpenType palette, do one of the following:
    • Click the Swash button to enable or disable swash characters (if available in the current font). Alternatively, choose Swash from the palette menu.
    • Click the Stylistic Alternates button to enable or disable stylistic alternates (if available in the current font). Alternatively, choose Stylistic Alternates from the palette menu.
    • Click the Titling Alternates button to enable or disable titling alternates (if available in the current font). Alternatively, choose Titling Alternates from the palette menu.