NineBoxView Pro
A nine-grid preview tool built for Glyphs 3.
Install via Glyphs Plugin Manager · 14-day free trial
Already tried it? Purchase your license.
Requires macOS & Glyphs 3
Three-Layer Reference System
Quickly test character combinations. Spot spacing issues at a glance.
Edit
The currently editing glyph, displayed in every cell of the nine-grid
Reference
Randomly arranged common characters to quickly spot problematic combinations
Locked
Fixed characters at specific positions for testing fixed combinations
Reference
Enter common characters, automatically arranged around the center. Click to shuffle and quickly discover problematic combinations.
Locked
Fix specific characters at designated positions for testing fixed character combinations. Settings are saved with the file for seamless team collaboration.
Presets
Save commonly used reference or locked character combinations for quick switching between different testing scenarios. One-click loading to boost productivity.
Advanced Integration
Seamlessly works with the Glyphs ecosystem
Native macOS Experience
Drag and drop, character picker, seamlessly integrated with Glyphs workflow.
Light Table Sync
Hold Shift to instantly compare version differences.
Grid Helpers
Display em box, center line and other reference guides to precisely check alignment and proportions.
What Users Say
Real feedback from professional type designers
FAQ
- One-time purchase or subscription?
- One-time purchase, use forever.
- How many computers can I install it on?
- Single-user license — you can use it on all your Macs.
- Is there a trial?
- Yes, 14-day free trial.
Ready to get started?
This was originally a tool I developed to solve my own daily type design pain points. Because it greatly improved my efficiency, I've now packaged it as a Pro version, hoping to help others who pursue the same level of detail.
- ✓ Data stays local in your .glyphs file
- ✓ No font data uploaded to the cloud
Install via Glyphs Plugin Manager · 14-day free trial
Already tried it? Purchase your license.
Requires macOS & Glyphs 3
Alternative installation:
• Download Pro version from GitHub
Don't need paid features?
• Open-source Python version (basic nine-grid preview)