While variable fonts existed before, CC 2021 fully integrated the controls. Now, in the Character panel, you can slide a slider to change weight (Thin to Black), width (Condensed to Extended), or even optical size without changing the font file.
, allowing users to align objects perfectly to the specific curves and edges of text characters—a level of precision that was previously impossible without converting text to outlines. The Best in Class
Limitations and considerations
While variable fonts existed before, CC 2021 fully integrated the controls. Now, in the Character panel, you can slide a slider to change weight (Thin to Black), width (Condensed to Extended), or even optical size without changing the font file.
, allowing users to align objects perfectly to the specific curves and edges of text characters—a level of precision that was previously impossible without converting text to outlines. The Best in Class Adobe illustrator CC 2021
Limitations and considerations