How to set a specific iteration of a font character in InDesign

Question

I'm using the Cy font in InDesign for a brochure. The font has different iterations for some of the letters. i.e. a sharp squared-off edge and a soft curved version. However, if I favor one over the other, where do I go to set my preferences for that font if I want the soft vs. square, or vice versa? Currently, it cycles through the different versions of each character when placing large blocks of text. I thought it might be their priority in the glyph panel, but that doesn't seem to be it. Does anyone know where I can set this?

Please advise.

Example:

Barb Binder · Accepted Answer

Hi @Steph5FB7:

You can also control the display with the OpenType features: specifically Contextual Alternates and the Stylistic Sets. I am showing them via the OpenType button at the bottom of the text frame (the blue highlights the changed characters) but you can control this via the Paragraph style > OpenType as well.

You can also make your own stylistic sets.

~Barb

Scott Falkner · Answer

You can enter specific glyphs through the Glyphs panel. This is most easily done using the Alternates for Selection option in the Show drop down menu.

The alternates also appear under a character when one is selected.

You can also select a style from the Opentype submenu in the Character panel or hte Opentype panel in the Character Style or Paragraph Style dialogue.

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