First, what is a GLYPH?

A glyph is what we call characters that are part of a font that is not a standard letter. This is where you will find the swirly fancy alternatives and often some extras like swirls and frames.

As crafters, we love the glyphs. It gives our work character and makes it unique.  Lots of fonts have glyphs BUT not all are available without expensive software such as Adobe Illustrator or Corel Draw. Adobe Photoshop CC also has the ability to use fonts with glyphs.

To take advantage of fonts without special software, look for fonts that are labeled “PUA” (Personal Use Access) or Access for All. All fonts on Fontbundles are coded so you can buy with confidence. On other sites, be sure to read the descriptions.

To insert the glyphs into your text, follow the directions on the links along the top of this page for Samantha. They all work the same way. Any program that accepts glyphs will work with those directions.

Some font designer will accommodate people who don’t have special software by making the extras into separate fonts. You will need to switch between fonts.

Also if you have Sure Cuts a Lot 4, you can access the glyphs directly from your font library.