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**Author:** [@jgreen](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/jgreen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/getting-g4-to-look-like-g3/37432 "2026-10-07T21:14:43Z")
At the risk of sounding old and cranky, I am wondering if there’s any tutorial or forum post anywhere on getting G3 interface features to show (and preferably to show by default) in G4. Here’s just on example (images att… --- ## [(G4 4200) Bounding box rotation can only be done once](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-4200-bounding-box-rotation-can-only-be-done-once/37414)
**Author:** [@alx](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/alx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-4200-bounding-box-rotation-can-only-be-done-once/37414 "2026-10-07T17:32:15Z")
Rotating with the nifty new bounding box seems to work only once, after that it’s just scaling. Rotating with the panel works, but I hope this behaviour is not intended. --- ## [Layer selection jumping and cursor tracking issues](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/layer-selection-jumping-and-cursor-tracking-issues/37379)
**Author:** [@Itu](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Itu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/layer-selection-jumping-and-cursor-tracking-issues/37379 "2026-10-07T17:02:39Z")
I’ve been facing this issue, ie selecting a layer doesn’t show the layer; the selection ‘jumps’. back to the Regular (or first) master. I sent an email on 8 Sept with a screen recording, and asked if I should start a ne… --- ## [G4: Transformations export filter problem](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-transformations-export-filter-problem/37099)
**Author:** [@sugarfree](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/sugarfree)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 5:01pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-transformations-export-filter-problem/37099 "2026-10-07T17:01:47Z")
Transformations filter doesn’t seem to work as an export filter. I want to shift some glyphs vertically, but nothing changes on export. { customParameters = ( { name = Filter; value = "Transformations;OffsetY:250;Or… --- ## [Sharpen multiple corners?](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/sharpen-multiple-corners/37431)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Cooke](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Nick_Cooke)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/sharpen-multiple-corners/37431 "2026-10-07T16:19:03Z")
Is it possible to sharpen multiple corners rather than just one at a time? --- ## [Kerning and metric lines visuals feel distracting](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/kerning-and-metric-lines-visuals-feel-distracting/37430)
**Author:** [@gor.jious](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/gor.jious)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/kerning-and-metric-lines-visuals-feel-distracting/37430 "2026-10-07T14:48:40Z")
I really appreciate the subtly of G3 minimal kerning and metric line visuals. In G4, when the kerning color bands span the full height of glyph, the text becomes too many colorful stripes and it is distracting while ker… --- ## [Corner Components G4](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/corner-components-g4/37429)
**Author:** [@xyzajacf](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/xyzajacf)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/corner-components-g4/37429 "2026-10-07T14:46:57Z")
I’ve tried using the corner component in G4 to make a simple rounded corner. But the alignment UI din’t show up. Am I doing something wrong? --- ## [Issue with “Disable Automatic Alignment” in Glyphs 4 – Path + Component Glyph](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/issue-with-disable-automatic-alignment-in-glyphs-4-path-component-glyph/37364)
**Author:** [@PahanArt](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/PahanArt)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:05pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/issue-with-disable-automatic-alignment-in-glyphs-4-path-component-glyph/37364 "2026-10-07T14:05:23Z")
Hi, I have noticed an issue in Glyphs App 4 when working with Path + Component glyphs. When I enable “Disable automatic alignment” for a component, the setting does not appear to actually become active or work as expec… --- ## [Glyphs shows wrong glyphs in edit (4108)](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/glyphs-shows-wrong-glyphs-in-edit-4108/37426)
**Author:** [@inzn](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/inzn)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/glyphs-shows-wrong-glyphs-in-edit-4108/37426 "2026-10-07T14:00:49Z")
I’m on Glyphs 4.1.1 (4108) and I’m having an extremely annoying bug. Sometimes in Edit View (Select Mode) it shows the info for the wrong glyph. That by itself is an inconvenience, but wouldn’t be a dealbreaker. However,… --- ## [Missing Glyph »DEL« in Windows 1252](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/missing-glyph-del-in-windows-1252/37397)
**Author:** [@birdland](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/birdland)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 11:43am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/missing-glyph-del-in-windows-1252/37397 "2026-10-07T11:43:38Z")
Today for the first time I saw the missing glyph »DEL« (007F) in the Windows 1252 character set, seems to be a new entry in Glyphs 4. Am I right that it just has to be present, but should not contain any paths? --- ## [Variable font kerning issues](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/variable-font-kerning-issues/28994)
**Author:** [@Engelby](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Engelby)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/variable-font-kerning-issues/28994 "2026-10-07T11:29:01Z")
Hello! I’m new to Glyphs (former Fontlab type designer). I really like Glyphs as a type designer tool, it’s so intuitive! However, I have an issue with a variable font, I’m designing at the moment. When I export the font… --- ## [Round coordinates doesn't round width](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/round-coordinates-doesnt-round-width/37428)
**Author:** [@rosalie](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/rosalie)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 11:25am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/round-coordinates-doesnt-round-width/37428 "2026-10-07T11:25:40Z")
4.2 (4200) Test file round\_coordinates.glyphspackage.zip (9.8 KB) --- ## [How to set up smart components in multiple master font Glyphs 4](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/how-to-set-up-smart-components-in-multiple-master-font-glyphs-4/37424)
**Author:** [@xyzajacf](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/xyzajacf)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 10:20am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/how-to-set-up-smart-components-in-multiple-master-font-glyphs-4/37424 "2026-10-07T10:20:58Z")
I’ve been just playing around to see if I can bring some interesting topics to with LTTR/INK and TypeJockey workshops for Glyphs 4. I know, don’t blame me :smiley: but it could be fun to explore that. Anyway, smart com… --- ## [G4 instances / particles don't show](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-instances-particles-dont-show/37427)
**Author:** [@myrthevanrompaey](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/myrthevanrompaey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-instances-particles-dont-show/37427 "2026-10-07T08:46:45Z")
Hi, When moving my font file from G3 to G4, I changed my instances to particles in the exports menu, since this is a new G4 feature I wanted to explore. However, now “Show All Instances” and interpolation appears empty… --- ## [Delayed Live Rendering Updates in Glyphs 4](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/delayed-live-rendering-updates-in-glyphs-4/37419)
**Author:** [@Hyunsokism](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Hyunsokism)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 8:14am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/delayed-live-rendering-updates-in-glyphs-4/37419 "2026-10-07T08:14:44Z")
Hello, I’ve noticed two issues while using Glyphs 4. In the first screenshot I attached, the “A” on the left is a smart component whose name begins with \_part. This smart component has multiple layers. If one of… --- ## [Export problem as OTF](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/export-problem-as-otf/37386)
**Author:** [@KatrinKlunker](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/KatrinKlunker)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 7:12am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/export-problem-as-otf/37386 "2026-10-07T07:12:15Z")
Hi there :slight\_smile: Got this while getting the otf exported, what doesn’t work? Can’t find out, what to change. Exporting the Variable Font was instead successful! Thanks for help. :slight\_smile: Best regards,… --- ## [Smart component feature in G4](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/smart-component-feature-in-g4/36701)
**Author:** [@isaiasloaiza](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/isaiasloaiza)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 8:47pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/smart-component-feature-in-g4/36701 "2026-10-06T20:47:51Z")
Hi :), Is there something special I should to to use Smart Glyph Setting? I can not find the option in G4. G4 (3871) G3 (3530) --- ## [TrueType Kinks vs PostScript Curves](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/truetype-kinks-vs-postscript-curves/37423)
**Author:** [@FranciscoTorres](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/FranciscoTorres)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/truetype-kinks-vs-postscript-curves/37423 "2026-10-06T19:20:37Z")
I recently noticed a huge difference between the OTF and TTF versions of some fonts I exported: Outline Flavour TT is producing these kinds of kinks/flat curves where there aren’t any in the OTFs. I’m aware there is… --- ## [G4: setting the export coordinates by cursor keys](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-setting-the-export-coordinates-by-cursor-keys/37333)
**Author:** [@TimAhrens](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/TimAhrens)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-setting-the-export-coordinates-by-cursor-keys/37333 "2026-10-06T18:09:52Z")
After each increase/decrease, the focus is instantly lost, so it becomes virtually impossible to use the cursor up/down. --- ## [Offset Curve filter custom parameter height/width do not edit correctly](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/offset-curve-filter-custom-parameter-height-width-do-not-edit-correctly/37271)
**Author:** [@djrrb](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/djrrb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/offset-curve-filter-custom-parameter-height-width-do-not-edit-correctly/37271 "2026-10-06T17:59:16Z")
Hello! In Glyphs 4107, I am not able to set a Offset curve filter custom parameter and edit the vertical and horizontal offset values. No matter what I do, one or both of the values end up getting reset to 0. I have en… --- ## [Sidebearing little bug (G4108)](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/sidebearing-little-bug-g4108/37273)
**Author:** [@filipdesigniq](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/filipdesigniq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/sidebearing-little-bug-g4108/37273 "2026-10-06T16:56:00Z")
Hi, When I select several glyphs, the LSB and RSB and glyph width values change display to “Multi”. That’s correct. But when I place cursor in the LSB or glyph width field and hit the tab key, the “Multi” becomes cyan an… --- ## [Fontspan, a font coverage tool](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/fontspan-a-font-coverage-tool/37384)
**Author:** [@Jonasss](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Jonasss)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/fontspan-a-font-coverage-tool/37384 "2026-10-06T16:48:08Z")
Hi everyone! I’ve been building Fontspan, a native Mac app that checks a font’s coverage and tells you exactly what’s missing and recommends next steps. Next Steps recommends glyphs that would immediately complete a wh… --- ## [Text tool - jumping characters](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/text-tool-jumping-characters/37417)
**Author:** [@Ginjam](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Ginjam)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/text-tool-jumping-characters/37417 "2026-10-06T16:00:07Z")
Hi Team, I’ve been noticing some bugs using the Text tool for a few weeks but I’ve not been able to reliably reproduce any reliably until now. In a sting to text, with the Text tool selected, use the arrow key to move … --- ## [Inserting “Allah” correctly by clicking a glyph in Illustrator’s Glyphs panel](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/inserting-allah-correctly-by-clicking-a-glyph-in-illustrator-s-glyphs-panel/37422)
**Author:** [@HadiTypeStudio](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/HadiTypeStudio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/inserting-allah-correctly-by-clicking-a-glyph-in-illustrator-s-glyphs-panel/37422 "2026-10-06T15:32:24Z")
Hello everyone, I have a client who insists that users must be able to type the Arabic word “الله” correctly by double-clicking a single glyph in Adobe Illustrator’s Glyphs panel. I explained that “الله” should normall… --- ## [Glyphs 4 doesn't preserve component positions in imported TTF](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/glyphs-4-doesnt-preserve-component-positions-in-imported-ttf/37411)
**Author:** [@jkutilek](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/jkutilek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/glyphs-4-doesnt-preserve-component-positions-in-imported-ttf/37411 "2026-10-06T10:04:38Z")
Left: Glyphs 4, right: same imported TTF in Glyphs 3. Component positions should be kept when importing a TTF. --- ## [Auto-feature suggestion for Greek](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/auto-feature-suggestion-for-greek/4054)
**Author:** [@Tosche](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/Tosche)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/auto-feature-suggestion-for-greek/4054 "2026-10-06T08:05:47Z")
Greek OpenType features suggestion: Greek-specific features are absent in most fonts but there should be three substitutions, first two of which should be ideally done by a text layout engine but only InDesign is smart e… --- ## [Single Stroke font ( like font for CNC / engraving )](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/single-stroke-font-like-font-for-cnc-engraving/660)
**Author:** [@timknapen](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/timknapen)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 8:05am UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/single-stroke-font-like-font-for-cnc-engraving/660 "2026-10-06T08:05:01Z")
Hi, I am checking out the trial version of Glyphs and it looks really good! I want to start using Glyphs to create single stroke fonts. What I mean is: a font that doesn't contain any closed paths. So if I would use t… --- ## [(G4 4200) Mark position view updating wonky](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-4200-mark-position-view-updating-wonky/37416)
**Author:** [@alx](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/alx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-4200-mark-position-view-updating-wonky/37416 "2026-10-05T21:01:33Z")
See video. It’s also never aligned in the preview panel. Also, is there an option to remove that flash of yellow when jumping to components? Very distracting. --- ## [(G4 4200) Shortcuts go back to default when nothing is recorded](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-4200-shortcuts-go-back-to-default-when-nothing-is-recorded/37415)
**Author:** [@alx](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/alx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/g4-4200-shortcuts-go-back-to-default-when-nothing-is-recorded/37415 "2026-10-05T16:26:07Z")
It should just remove the shorcut, no? --- ## [Very long names in Variable font](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/very-long-names-in-variable-font/37328)
**Author:** [@jadderdude](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/u/jadderdude)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:21pm UTC](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/t/very-long-names-in-variable-font/37328 "2026-10-05T12:21:56Z")
Hello! When I run my font through FontSpector, it outputs this error that the “combined length of family and style must not exceed 32 characters”. So I was wondering if there is a custom parameter that I can add to m… [Next page](https://forum.glyphsapp.com/latest.md?page=1)