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jctremblay
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jctremblayCommunity Expert
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August 30, 2014
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Accessing Alternates Set in Photoshop

  • August 30, 2014
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What tools do you use to access alternates sets from opentype fonts in Photoshop? We only have access to the first Stylist Set - Stylist Alternate. How can we access and enter other glyphs from others Stylism Sets number?

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Correct answer MiguelSousa

There is no way to access Stylistic Sets in Photoshop.

If you need a workaround: in Illustrator, create a text box and insert the Stylistic Set glyph alternates using the Glyph Panel; then select+copy the Illustrator text and paste it into a Photoshop text box.

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V_K_1
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September 23, 2014

Here's a great way to do this really easily, and you don't need Illustrator. But you do need to be working on a keyboard that has a number pad.

Every letter, symbol etc. has an ASCII code (old-school code from telegraphy days but it sits behind most computer software still). Find the right ASCII code for your symbol and you can add it into just about anything that uses type.

I'm currently adding a ® Registered symbol to a lot of files and using this method (I also used is just now to add the symbol on this reply). I like this particular table to find my code as I have found a few variations:  http://www.theasciicode.com.ar/extended-ascii-code/registered-trademark-symbol-ascii-code-169.html

First look up the ASCII number from the table in the link above. For the Registered symbol it's 0169. Then in Photoshop, draw your text box, select your font and size etc from the Character Panel and start typing as usual. When you want to insert a glyph, hold down the ALT key and ON THE NUMBER PAD type 0169 and you will get the symbol. It does not work using the standard number keys on the top row of the keyboard.

This works with lots of software, not just Photoshop.

MiguelSousa
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MiguelSousaCommunity Manager
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September 23, 2014

@VmK That will NOT work, because these alternate glyphs do not have codepoints assigned to them. The only way to access them is via OpenType features, or Glyph panel.

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V_K_1
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September 23, 2014

Ah, now I see what you mean. Sorry, what I suggested was working perfectly for my purposes, but now I've re-read your question I get the difference between what I needed and what you asked about OpenType.  I completely agree that adding a Glyph panel would be fantastic. 

MiguelSousa
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MiguelSousaCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
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September 2, 2014

There is no way to access Stylistic Sets in Photoshop.

If you need a workaround: in Illustrator, create a text box and insert the Stylistic Set glyph alternates using the Glyph Panel; then select+copy the Illustrator text and paste it into a Photoshop text box.

station_two
station_two
Inspiring
September 3, 2014

Thank you for that, Miguel.

Out of curiosity, in what version did Illustrator begin supporting such Stylistic Features?

Thanks in advance.

jctremblay
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jctremblayCommunity ExpertAuthor
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September 3, 2014

I think OpenType features and the Glyph panel was introduced in Illustrator CS back in Octobre 2003!

station_two
station_two
Inspiring
August 30, 2014

…and what exact version of Photoshop?

station_two
station_two
Inspiring
August 30, 2014

What platform, Mac or Win?

jctremblay
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jctremblayCommunity ExpertAuthor
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August 30, 2014

Mac, but i’m also interested to know what is available on Windows. For Photoshop CS6, CC and CC2014.

station_two
station_two
Inspiring
August 30, 2014

Well, these are user forums, you are not addressing Adobe here.  The volunteer contributors chime in according to whether they have a solution for a specific issue or not. 

I found this link most informative and helpful:

Accessing Contextual Alternatives in Adobe Creative Suite : Get Help

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