![]() ![]() Kerning is all about having proportional spacing between each of the letters that comprise a word. When some letters have wider spacing compared to others, it makes matters worse because it can be frustrating to read without being able to fully understanding what’s wrong. Conversely, if they are set too far apart, they become difficult to read. When letters are set too closely together, words are hard to decipher. Kerning refers to the distance between two letters or characters. Remember you need to select the text you want to change prior to making any adjustments. The leading field is right next to the font size. You can adjust the leading of a font in Photoshop by opening the character palette, located under Window, then click on Character and change the number in the leading field. Leading is generally 20% greater than the font size, although some individual styles may require different space between lines. ![]() However, when determining the leading distance you also need to consider ascenders, which are letters that are taller, such as the b. The parts of certain letters that are longer, also known as descenders, such as a lowercase p, fall below the baseline. This 'leading' uses each line of type where the letters “rest” as the baseline for measurement. Therefore, you want to make sure there is the right amount of distance from the bottom of the words above to the top of the words below. For text with multiple lines to be legible (like most content), it should have appropriate spacing. Leading establishes how text is spaced vertically in lines. Without further ado: the difference between leading, kerning, and tracking - so you'll never get lost in translation! We have put together a quick guide for each term, and how to make adjustments in Photoshop. Whether you're a frustrated patron trying to understand your designer or an up-and-coming creative looking to come up with the next best font since Helvetica, it's good to know the basics of type in design. Understanding these fundamental elements can make or break your design. But what's the difference? The terms themselves can seem pretty confusing. This can only be accomplished by adjusting the font’s leading, kerning and tracking. Without a doubt, the most popular and heavily used typefaces that graphic designers create are well proportioned, readable and appealing. ![]()
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