Tutorial #1: How to access OT features in Word
- Apr 24, 2017
- 1 min read
Updated: Jan 22, 2022
Hi guys!
As I am about to release a new font that relies heavily on the OpenType feature "Contextual Alternates", I thought I would make a tiny tutorial on how to access it when you're using MS Word (*shhh* I still use it a lot).
So, on top we have my new font, Wild Creatures with the default MS Word settings. To activate the Ligatures, Kerning and Contextual Alternates, we go to the Font settings, in the "Advanced" bar. Then we can:
Tick the kerning box, to activate kerning (set the font size to a low number);
In the "Ligatures" box, select "all";
Tick the "Use Contextual Alternates" box, to activate contextual alternates.
And you're done! Now you can make the most of Wild Creatures (and a bunch of other fonts with OT features).
If you're not sure if the software you want to use supports OT features, you can check out this neat table at the bottom of this page.
Helpful tutorial. A lot of people don’t realize how many OpenType features they’re missing in Word. I often experiment with different text styles before choosing final typography, and tools like online fonts generator are useful for quickly testing creative font variations for personal projects and social content. Nice guide.
Hey! This is super helpful, especially the bit about contextual alternates. I'm always looking for ways to spice up my text. Speaking of which, have you ever tried a freaky font generator? They're great for adding a unique touch to social media posts!