Can a value be set on a Variable Font's set of available AXIS(s), programmatically, using managed code (C#)?

Kenny Brown 51

Can a value be set on a Variable Font's set of available AXIS(s), programmatically, using managed code (C#)? Like in a TextBlock control used in XAML.

I know how to do this with Fonts in CSS and HTML5, but don't know if .NET5 (WinUI 3) is set up to handle AXIS(s) from Variable Fonts. I also know, there is an interface, DWriteCore, where I can get AXIS information, and even functions to draw to a Device Context using these values.

Just want to set up a Slider to adjust Axis(s) and display the results.

I'm trying to see, where this capability is in Managed Code (C#).

Thank you in advance, for any assistance.

Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 11,501 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2021-10-08T06:37:13.853+00:00

Now that you can use DWriteCore in managed code, Can you set FONT_AXIS with DWriteCore?
Kenny Brown 51 Reputation points

2021-10-08T10:17:00.24+00:00

I am talking about setting the Style of a Control like TextBlock, to use an Axis with a specified value. Just like you can make the text in one control, italic, and another control bold. I'm not looking to pick an all Italic or all Bold font. I want to choose the base font and set axis as I please for controls using that particular variable font.
Xiaopo Yang - MSFT 11,501 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor

2021-11-03T08:31:09.953+00:00

Perhaps you can refer to Control.FontStyle Property.