Illustrator

Use swashes, titling alternates, or 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.

  1. Select the characters or type objects to which you want to apply the setting. If you don’t select any text, the setting applies to new text you create.
  2. Make sure that an OpenType font is selected.
  3. In the OpenType panel, do one of the following:

    • Click the Swash button to enable or disable swash characters (if available in the current font).

    • Click the Stylistic Alternates button to enable or disable stylistic alternates (if available in the current font).

    • Click the Titling Alternates button to enable or disable titling alternates (if available in the current font).