---
title: Akatab - Frequently Asked Questions
fontversion: 3.000
---

Many questions can be answered by consulting the following FAQ pages. Here are a few sample questions answered in each FAQ:

- [SIL fonts in general](http://software.sil.org/fonts/faq)
    - *How can I type...?*
    - *How can I use font features?*
    - *Will you add support for character...?*
    - *Will you add support for script...?*
    - *WIll you help me...?*

- [The SIL Open Font License (OFL-FAQ)](https://scripts.sil.org/OFL-FAQ_web)
    - *Can I use this font for...?*
    - *Can I modify the font and then include it in...*
    - *If I use the font on a web page do I have to include an acknowledgement?*
    - The full OFL-FAQ.txt is also included in the font package.

#### *How do I access the full range of weights?*
The full range of weights is accessed in different ways depending on the application. See [Using Axis-Based Font Families](https://software.sil.org/fonts/axis-based-fonts/) for details.

#### *How do I access the Character Variants and Stylistic Sets features?*
Help with application support for font features can be found here: [Using Font Features](https://software.sil.org/fonts/features/). Issues specific to popular applications are below.

#### *Why do some features not work in Microsoft Word?*
<p>Ligature formation may not automatically work in Word 2016 or earlier. To enable ligatures, go to <strong>Format / Font / Advanced / OpenType features</strong> and change *None* to one of the other settings. It may also be necessary to choose <strong>Use Contextual Alternates</strong>. You can also select <strong>Stylistic Sets</strong> and other features here. Unfortunately, right to left characters do not render properly in Word. For right to left behaviour in a word processor, we recommend [LibreOffice](https://www.libreoffice.org/download/download-libreoffice/).</p>

#### *Why do some features not work in Adobe InDesign?*
<p>To enable the complex features in InDesign, select the text, then change the <strong>Paragraph</strong> setting (<strong>Typography</strong> palette, <strong>Paragraph</strong> section) to <strong>Adobe World-Ready Paragraph Composer</strong>. It may also help to set the language to <strong>\[No Language]</strong>.</p>
