Using OpenType 'Stylistic Sets' feature to access Alternative letters
'Default' letters (accessed directly from the keyboard) have important alternatives which are provided for the different letterforms teachers prefer, within each OpenType font.We have included these commonly used characters as alternatives:
G I J & f k q 1 4 7 9 (some of which have more than one form).
This document is included with each purchase of OpenType fonts:
Sassoon Alternatives PDF
Word 2010 example screen shots:
OpenType ligatures are not enabled by default. See below to enable them...
To enable OpenType ligatures, right-click on some text, select Font, select the Advanced tab, and select Standard Only from the Ligatures combo box. This enables the Standard Only ligatures, like fi and ffi. Other 'Sets' can also be activated in this dialog, such as the alternative letter 'k' by selecting the appropriate Stylistic Set from the drop-down menu.
Depending on the font that you are using, you can also select from a number of other sets of ligatures. And you can select from available stylistic sets and number forms, as well as change the number spacing.
You can also disable these OpenType features entirely by opening Word Options, selecting the Advanced tab, and checking Disable OpenType Font Formatting Features under the Layout Options that are right at the bottom. It is worthwhile looking at this Option if your fonts options are not being displayed.
Make sure there is NO CHECKMARK against: Disable OpenType Font Formatting Features
