User Guide

Multiple Master Fonts
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Multiple Master and Font Info
Here is a table of all the pages of the Font Info dialog box with information
about their information in a Multiple Master font:
Names
Have minor changes:
1. Multiple Master fonts usually have the “MM” suffix at the end of their
names.
2. The length of the Menu name is limited to 7 characters. Use the Check
button to automatically control the length of the Menu name.
3. MM fonts with a Weight axis have the “All” value in the Weight field.
MM fonts with a Width axis have the “All” value in the Width field.
Copyright
No changes.
Version
No changes.
Dimensions
Each master has its own set of Dimension values. Use the master selection
combo box at the top of the page to choose the Master for which you want
to set dimensions:
Alignment Zones and Stems
Each master has its own set of alignment zones, standard stems and other
font-level hinting information. Use the master selection list to choose the
master whose alignment setting you want to change. Note that when you
add new alignment zones they will appear in all masters, so always check
all the masters to be sure that the alignment information is set properly.
Panose Identification
Enter settings in the Panose fields Weight or Width if your font has Weight
or Width axes respectively.