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Using ligatures and old style numerals


    When working with OpenType fonts, you can use ligatures and old style typographic numerals in your type, if the font provides them. Ligatures are typographic replacements for certain pairs of characters, such as "fi" and "fl." Old style numerals are shorter than regular numerals, and some old style numerals descend below the type baseline.

    In Photoshop, you can also use alternate ligatures when working with OpenType fonts that provide them. Alternate ligatures are extra ligatures that aren't in regular use, such as "st."

    Type with Ligatures option unselected and selected
    Type with Ligatures option unselected and selected

To use ligatures or old style numerals:

    Choose Ligatures or Old Style from the Character palette menu. A check mark indicates that the option is selected.

To use alternate ligatures (Photoshop):

    Choose Alternate Ligatures from the Character palette menu. A check mark indicates that the option is selected.