In this typographical how-to video, Nigel French adds personality to his type with alternates, swapping out the default glyphs for ones with more flair. Then he explains stylistic sets, which are groups of alternates in a certain style. Finally, Nigel shows how to use Paragraph Styles to automate alternates.
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This article was last modified on September 19, 2025
This article was first published on September 19, 2025
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