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- What are variable fonts used for?
- Is variable font better?
- How do I use variable fonts in Indesign?
- What is a variable width font?
What are variable fonts used for?
Variable fonts are an evolution of the OpenType font specification that enables many different variations of a typeface to be incorporated into a single file, rather than having a separate font file for every width, weight, or style.
Is variable font better?
Advantages of Variable Fonts. Variable Fonts have a single font file that controls all axes. As a result, there is no need to copy each style separately. Variable Fonts offer the designer much more control over the font due to the availability of many font options.
How do I use variable fonts in Indesign?
Using a Variable Font is as easy as using any other font. After you selected the text in your document, click on the font selection, Variable Fonts are all highlighted by a new "Var" icon (see screenshot below). Pick the font you prefer, and you'll see the Variable Font icon popping up.
What is a variable width font?
“ A variable font is a single font that acts as many: all the variations of width and weight, slant, and other attributes can be contained in a single, highly efficient compressed font file. ”
