Font Style Remapper

Script for Adobe Illustrator

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Description

Font Style Remapper is a powerful script for Adobe Illustrator that allows you to surgically find and replace text styles within your selection.

Whether you need to convert all "Italic" text to "Bold", or change specific "Black" text to "All Caps", this script handles it with precision while preserving your font families.

It understands both standard font styles (like Bold, Italic, Regular, Light) and text decorations (like Underline, Strikethrough, Superscript), giving you complete control over your typography without manually editing every text frame.

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Key Features

Smart Style Swapping: Detects styles within the selected font families (e.g., swap "Helvetica Neue Italic" to "Helvetica Neue Bold" automatically).
Text Decorations: Support for All Caps, Small Caps, Underline, Strikethrough, Superscript, and Subscript.
Searchable Lists: Fast-filter search bars help you find specific styles in seconds.
Real-Time Preview: See your changes instantly on the canvas before committing.
Hide Edges: Toggle selection edges off during preview for an unobstructed view of your typography.
Selection Zoom: Instantly zoom in to fit your selected text frames for a closer look.

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Installation

1. Download the Font Style Remapper.jsx script file.

2. Place the script in your Adobe Illustrator Scripts folder:

⮑ Mac: /Applications/Adobe Illustrator <Version>/Presets/<Language>/Scripts

⮑ Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator <Version>\Presets\<Language>\Scripts

3. Restart Adobe Illustrator if it's already running.

4. The script will appear in File > Scripts > Font Style Remapper.

5. Alternatively, you can run the script without installation by going to File > Scripts > Other Script... and selecting the file.

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Using the Script

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➊ Preparing Your Selection

Open your document in Adobe Illustrator.
Select the text objects or text frames you want to edit. You can select multiple text frames at once.

➋ Running the Script

Go to File > Scripts > Font Style Remapper.
The script dialog will appear:

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➌ Selecting Styles

The interface is divided into two main panels:

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Find Style (Left Panel):

Select the style you want to change.
Use the search bar at the top to filter the list (e.g., type "Italic" to show only italic options).
Example: Select "Italic" to target all italic text in your selection.

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Replace With (Right Panel):

Select the destination style you want to apply.
Example: Select "Bold" to convert the found italic text into bold text.

➍ Using Preview Tools

Before applying changes, use the preview tools at the center of the dialog:

Preview Checkbox: Checked by default. This applies the changes real-time so you can see exactly how the text will look. Uncheck it to revert to the original state.
Hide Edges: Check this to hide the blue selection lines and bounding boxes. This is incredibly useful for judging the visual weight of fonts without distractions.
Zoom Button (✚): Click the small button with the plus sign (between Cancel and OK) to instantly zoom the viewport to fill your selected text frames.

➎ Applying Changes

OK: Click to confirm the changes and close the script. You will receive a summary alert telling you how many characters were updated.
Cancel: Click to discard all changes (even if Preview was on) and exit the script.

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Troubleshooting

"No changes were made": This usually means the targeted Find Style wasn't present in your selection, or the font family you are using doesn't support the Replace With style (e.g., trying to apply "Bold" to a font that only has a "Regular" weight).

☻ Wrap Up

We hope this tool saves you hours of tedious manual corrections! It's designed to be the robust typography assistant you always wished Illustrator had built-in. Happy designing!

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Font Style Remapper

Version: 1.0.0

Updated: January 8, 2026

Download Font Style Remapper

1.0.0 – Initial release.
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Tested on MacOS:
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- Adobe Illustrator 2023 (27.0)
- Adobe Illustrator 2024 (28.1)
- Adobe Illustrator 2025 (29.8)
- Adobe Illustrator 2026 (30.0)
Supported Versions:
- Compatible with Adobe Illustrator CS6 and later, including Adobe Illustrator CC versions.
Operating Systems:
- Works on both macOS and Windows platforms.
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Last Updated: 21.12.2024
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Adobe Illustrator is a professional vector graphics software developed by Adobe Inc. It is widely used by designers, illustrators, and artists for creating a variety of digital artwork, including logos, icons, illustrations, typography, and complex design layouts. Illustrator is known for its precision and scalability, allowing users to create high-quality graphics that can be resized without losing clarity. Its features include powerful drawing tools, customizable brushes, advanced typography options, and seamless integration with other Adobe Creative Cloud applications. Illustrator is a go-to tool for creative professionals working on projects for print, web, and multimedia platforms.

🅰 Locating the Scripts Folder
To install a Font Style Remapper.jsx script in Adobe Illustrator, you need to place it in the correct directory where Illustrator can recognize it. Follow these steps to locate the Scripts folder:
1. MacOS:
  Open Finder and navigate to:
  Applications/Adobe Illustrator <Version>/Presets/<Language>/Scripts
2. Windows:
  Open File Explorer and navigate to:
  C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator <Version>\Presets\<Language>\Scripts
3. Replace <Version> with your Adobe Illustrator version (e.g., 2025).
4. Replace <Language> with your language folder (e.g., "de_DE" for German, "en_US" for English).
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🅱 Installing the Script
1. Copy the Script File: Copy the Font Style Remapper.jsx file to the Scripts folder located in the path above.
2. On some systems, you may need administrator permissions to modify the Scripts folder.
3. Restart Adobe Illustrator: To refresh the scripts menu, close and reopen Adobe Illustrator.
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Explore our complete guide to mastering Adobe Illustrator scripts.
1. Open Adobe Illustrator and ensure a document is active.
2. Go to the top menu bar and select File > Scripts.
3. If the script is installed in the Scripts folder, it will appear in the dropdown list.
4. Click the Font Style Remapper script to run it.
5. The Font Style Remapper script will execute, and any dialog boxes or results will appear based on the script’s functionality.
☻ Before running any scripts, it’s strongly advised to save your work — especially when working with complex or large documents.

🅰 Locating the Scripts Folder
To install a Font Style Remapper.jsx script in Adobe Illustrator, you need to place it in the correct directory where Illustrator can recognize it. Follow these steps to locate the Scripts folder:
1. MacOS:
  Open Finder and navigate to:
  Applications/Adobe Illustrator <Version>/Presets/<Language>/Scripts
2. Windows:
  Open File Explorer and navigate to:
  C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Illustrator <Version>\Presets\<Language>\Scripts
3. Replace <Version> with your Adobe Illustrator version (e.g., 2025).
4. Replace <Language> with your language folder (e.g., "de_DE" for German, "en_US" for English).
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🅱 Installing the Script
1. Copy the Script File: Copy the Font Style Remapper.jsx file to the Scripts folder located in the path above.
2. On some systems, you may need administrator permissions to modify the Scripts folder.
3. Restart Adobe Illustrator: To refresh the scripts menu, close and reopen Adobe Illustrator.
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Explore our complete guide to mastering Adobe Illustrator scripts.

1. Open Adobe Illustrator and ensure a document is active.
2. Go to the top menu bar and select File > Scripts.
3. If the script is installed in the Scripts folder, it will appear in the dropdown list.
4. Click the Font Style Remapper script to run it.
5. The Font Style Remapper script will execute, and any dialog boxes or results will appear based on the script’s functionality.
☻ Before running any scripts, it’s strongly advised to save your work — especially when working with complex or large documents.

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