Accessing alternates and glyphs on iPad.

The Apple iPad does not have a native function for installing third-party fonts. Therefore, users are often limited in their ability to access glyphs and alternates depending on the program that they are using. While Procreate allows users to install fonts, it does not have a way to access alternates or glyphs. This does not mean that you cannot use them at all. With the instructions below, we'll show you how to add a font to your iPad universally and how to access alternates and glyphs to use in the program of your choice.

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First, you will need to download a font management app. In this example, we are using the program iFont, but many are available through the App Store. We suggest you use the program that looks best to you and will suit your needs, as our use of iFont is a suggestion, not an endorsement.

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Tap Import and select the font file that you would like to use. Here we are using TOOM!

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After following the instructions for installing a device manager from your chosen program, head back to the app and select your font. Scroll to the glyph you would like to use and tap to select.

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