Use OpenType features

OpenType can refer to a format or a set of features or functions available in a font. In this article, we're referring to OpenType features.

Figma supports OpenType features across all fonts. Not all fonts support the same OpenType features.

Typeface creators have full control over which OpenType features they support. They could be popular features - like kerning, case, or numerical figures. Or, custom features like alternative characters or glyphs, and stylistic alternatives.

OpenType features vary between fonts, so we won't post a list of possible features.

Instead, we'll show you how to use the Type details panel. This will allow you to explore and interpret a font's available OpenType features.

Explore OpenType features from the Type Details panel.

• We display any OpenType features that the font supports below the Numbers setting.
• We will grey out the OpenType feature if a font does not support it.
• Hover over a feature's button to view a preview of the feature.

Letterforms

Letterforms include:

• Ligatures
• Rare Ligatures
• Contextual Alternates
• Ordinals

Stylistic Sets ssxx

Stylistic sets vary greatly - in name and availability - between fonts. A font can support up to 20 stylistic sets. Some examples include:

• Stylistic Alternates
• Alternate Digits
• Disambiguation
• Lower case R curves into rounded neighbors

Character Variants cvxx

Character variants vary greatly - in name and availability - between fonts. These are at the discretion of the typeface creator. They could include the following types of variations:

• Open Four
• Closed lower case G
• Closed lower case A

Horizontal Spacing

Use horizontal spacing, like kerning and kerning pairs, to change the spacing between characters. 

More features

More features can include fraction denominators, numerators, and more.