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July 21, 2023
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No fill when text overlap

  • July 21, 2023
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Hi community,

 

When using Adobe font Alisha in Indesign, something I don't understand is happening. When the letters overlap eachother, there's no fill. After checking a lot of options, I found out it's only happening when using the letter i. The problem is only by using Indesign, in Illustrator it works fine.

 

Does someone know how to fix this?

 

Thank you in advance!

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Correct answer Randy Hagan

I can only test it in Adobe software, as it's an Adobe font. The problem is the same in Indesign, Photshop and Illustrator. I can fix it by creating outlines, but that's only a possible solution in case of short texts.


This is an unfortunate side effect of some script fonts, especially if you're custom-kerning characters together to give the impression of perfectly flowing script.

 

I'm getting the idea that you're looking for someone to confirm there is a problem with the font. From previous experience, I can confidently assure you there is. You're also looking for a solution, which you've already come up with: Convert To Outlines, then use Pathfinder tools to Unite the script characters to create your flowing script effect.

 

There really are no better answers right now: yes, there is an issue and yes, there is an effective workaround that corrects for it. If you're using this font for large blocks of body type that may introduce complexities, But if you're using it for display type it's not an issue you can't easily overcome. You may find better results with large blocks of type by doing your fixes in Illustrator, then placing the resulting .ai, .pdf or .eps file in your InDesign document.

 

I wish I had a better answer for you, but I believe this is the best course of action for you. We're end users, just like you. We don't have the ability or the authorization to redesign and repost your Alicia font for you.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Randy

2 replies

Bill Silbert
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 22, 2023

Does this happen if you either export the file to a pdf or print it? If it doesn't and it's only a "screen thing" then check to see if GPU Performance is turned on in InDesign preferences. If it is then turn it off and see if the problem persists.

Sander_NLAuthor
Participating Frequently
July 22, 2023

Thank you for your reply! The problem also exist when exporting to pdf and printing. I've changed the GPU performance (by external software of Intel), but without any result.

Randy Hagan
Community Expert
Randy HaganCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
July 22, 2023

I can only test it in Adobe software, as it's an Adobe font. The problem is the same in Indesign, Photshop and Illustrator. I can fix it by creating outlines, but that's only a possible solution in case of short texts.


This is an unfortunate side effect of some script fonts, especially if you're custom-kerning characters together to give the impression of perfectly flowing script.

 

I'm getting the idea that you're looking for someone to confirm there is a problem with the font. From previous experience, I can confidently assure you there is. You're also looking for a solution, which you've already come up with: Convert To Outlines, then use Pathfinder tools to Unite the script characters to create your flowing script effect.

 

There really are no better answers right now: yes, there is an issue and yes, there is an effective workaround that corrects for it. If you're using this font for large blocks of body type that may introduce complexities, But if you're using it for display type it's not an issue you can't easily overcome. You may find better results with large blocks of type by doing your fixes in Illustrator, then placing the resulting .ai, .pdf or .eps file in your InDesign document.

 

I wish I had a better answer for you, but I believe this is the best course of action for you. We're end users, just like you. We don't have the ability or the authorization to redesign and repost your Alicia font for you.

 

Hope this helps,

 

Randy

Mike Witherell
Community Expert
Community Expert
July 21, 2023

Does the problem persist if you change the typeface?

Mike Witherell
Sander_NLAuthor
Participating Frequently
July 22, 2023

Thank you for your reply! As I've tried more typefaces, I think it's only this one with only this specific letter. But because it's an original Adobe font, I can't imagine it lacks quality.