Select the text box or the range set using the Type tool.
Last updated on
Sep 11, 2025
Learn how to add stylistic sets to customize the appearance of selected texts using alternate glyphs.
A stylistic set is a group of glyph alternates defined by the font developer. When you apply a stylistic set, the default glyphs in the selected text are replaced with the alternates. Illustrator may label these sets as Set 1, Set 2, and so on, or use custom names depending on the font. You can apply multiple stylistic sets to a text range.
Select Window > Type > OpenType to open the OpenType panel.
Select the Stylistic Sets icon at the lower-right of the panel and select the desired set.
Tip
To add a stylistic set from the Glyphs panel, Select Type > Glyphs to open the Glyphs panel and select a stylistic set from the Show dropdown menu.
Note
You can remove the applied stylistic set by deselecting it in the OpenType panel or the Glyphs panel.
Add stylistic sets to a character
Select Window > Type > Character Styles to open the Character Styles panel.
Select New Character Style from the panel menu .
Select OpenType Features in the left pane of the New Character Style dialog box.
Select Stylistic Sets and select the desired stylistic sets from the list.
Select OK to save the style.
Add stylistic sets to a paragraph style
Select Window > Type > Paragraph Styles to open the Paragraph Styles panel.
Select New Paragraph Style from the panel menu .
Select OpenType Features in the left pane of the New Paragraph Style dialog box.
Select Stylistic Sets and select the desired sets from the list.
Select OK to save the style.
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