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In some apps, this means certain OpenType features (e.g., \u003ccode\u003ecalt\u003c\/code\u003e contextual alternates, \u003ccode\u003ess01–ss03\u003c\/code\u003e stylistic sets) may be limited or unavailable in the variable file.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy our variable fonts are TrueType\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrueType (TTF) variable fonts have the broadest support across operating systems and design apps, making them the more reliable export for now. 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