This information is typically included in the font details/summary. NOTE: When downloading and using fonts (free or paid), it’s important to know and understand the Licence Agreements – Personal vs Commercial use. If you’re using PicMonkey and/or Canva you can upload your fonts in their platforms and use them there.īelow are links to their “How to Use Your Own Fonts” tutorials. You’re not limited to using unique Fonts and Glyphs in a word document or Photoshop. To access the panel, select Type > Panels > Glyphs Panel or Window > Glyphs.

In Photoshop, you can easily access and use Glyphs. Using both Left and Right with Melonade Font The remaining letters, I used the Melonade Font. I used the Melonade Right Swashes Font for the T and S characters only. Sample of Left Swashesįor example, I used the Melonade Left Swashes Font for the L and S characters only.

HOW TO ACCESS: To access them, we need to choose the necessary font style from the drop-down Font Menu and then type each character. In the video tutorial, I demonstrate just how easy it is to use these left and right swashes! ♥ ttf files to have full access to swashes. You won’t see the swashes using the same method as the Lilly Mae Font, as shown in the Character Map below.Ī MUST: Be sure to install all. They are not Swashes found via the Character Map using the Melonade Font. IMPORTANT TO NOTE: With the Melonade font, the left and right swashes are individual fonts in addition to the base Melonade Font. Just click on it and it will display again. You’ll see the Icon at the bottom of your computer screen. The Character Map will disappear when you paste your Glyphs, but not to worry, it’s still there. You can apply colour, change font size, etc. Step 7 ~ In your document/file just right click and paste with your mouse or press CTRL + V on your keyboard.Īll the Glyphs that you’ve copied from the Character Map window will be available for use in your document. Step 6 ~ Click on Select then Click on Copy. Letter(s) will display in Selection to Copy box. Step 5 ~ Click on the relevant letter in Character Map. Step 4 ~ From the Group By box, Select Private Use Characters. Step 3 ~ Select Group by: Unicode Subrange. Step 1 ~ Find/Sele ct Relevant Font in Font Menu. Steps to Access Swashes via Character Map You can actually choose any of the “Group By” modes to find just what you’re looking for.Īccessing Glyphs and Swashes via Character Map You don’t necessarily need to complete Steps 2-4 to use the swashes, but it helps narrow down all the Glyphs so you’ll see them easier. To use the swashes, let’s go through the steps below. If you don’t see it in your font list, try typing it into the font box. You’ll see the Character Mapwindow open, as shown in the image below.įirst, let’s choose the Lilly Mae font from the drop-down font window and then view the Glyphs. Easy peasy! Accessing Character Map in Windows Type Character Map in your search browser on the bottom left of your screen. Next, click the Start Icon and go to Windows Accessories > Character Map. The example shown below is in a Microsoft Word document. Any application in which you want to use the font Glyphs. How to access and use font Glyphs on your Windows PC and Photoshopįirst, let’s open a word document or Photoshop file. In addition to the video tutorial, I included some visuals below to help guide you through the steps. Melonade is a tall, handwritten script font that comes with both left and right swashes, in addition to the regular version. If you see the value in these products and choose to purchase via my referral links, I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. ♥ Lilly Mae Font As an Affiliate, I endorse the products and services I use and love. So much so, I became an Affiliate member. These are resources I personally use and value highly. I love these Fonts and created a few graphics to display in this post.

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