Variable Fonts InDesign 2020 Bug

Hi everyone,

we encountered a similar display bug only in Indesign, so I was wondering if there are any known solution/fixes for this? (see sceenrecording)

thank you in advance!

vf error indesign

You mean the “n” dipping below the baseline? Do you have any TrueType instructions?

HI @GeorgSeifert Yes, exactly. I am happy to share the VF file with you:

**Note we have disabled some glyphs + features for testing

PLease let us know, in case you need any more information
and thanks in advance!

Can you send me the .glyphs file?

I ve sent you pm!

Thank you for looking into this Georg :slight_smile:

I found the problem. Indesign seems to interpret the variation data differently than everyone else. I might be able to circumvent it.
Until I fix it, please add a “Optimize Variable Deltas” custom parameter (uncheck it) in the Variable instance.

This sounds like something that should perhaps be put to Adobe’s attention so they can fix it?

I will look into this more and then send it to adobe if needed.

Thank you Georg – this work around seemed to have helped!
Very happy it works for now! :slight_smile:

I added a bug report: variable fonts – Adobe InDesign Please vote it up.

It’s logged and I added more info to the issue. It’s not only InDesign. It’s a CoolType issue so affects Photoshop and Illustrator as well.

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Can you add that same ImpliedDeltasVF.ttf test font here, but with “Optimize Variable Deltas” off? Ah, never mind. I just re exported it myself. I’ll add that to the issue.

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