kerned
Typographically spacing-adjusted
Kerned describes type or text that has had its spacing adjusted between specific letter pairs.
In typography, certain combinations like "AV" or "To" look awkward with standard spacing; kerning tightens or loosens the gaps for visual balance.
The designer kerned the headline so the letters sat more naturally together.
Properly kerned text appears more polished and readable.
Arranging text for print
- typefaceLettering style design
- fontCharacter style set
- glyphsCarved symbolic figures
- ligatureCord for binding
serif · sans-serif · baseline · em · en · leading · typographer · letterform
Monitoring location over time
- letterspacingInter-character spacing adjustment
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- negative spaceEmpty area around forms
- white spaceUnprinted page regions
proportional · overlapping · tight · loose · optical · metric · pair · gap
Balanced, pleasing arrangement
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- eleganceRefined, graceful quality
- polishSmooth by rubbing
refinement · professional · crafted · finesse · style · swash · calligraphy · script
Clearness of text
- clarityState of being understandable
- textureSurface tactile quality
- flowUnbroken forward movement
- comfortablePhysically at ease
scannable · contrast · visible · consistent · smooth · uninterrupted · natural · effortless
typesetting
Arranging text for print
ligature · serif · sans-serif · baseline · em · en · leading · typographer · letterform · display
tracking
Monitoring location over time
- letterspacingInter-character spacing adjustment
- adjustmentAlteration to improve fit
- negative spaceEmpty area around forms
white space · proportional · overlapping · tight · loose · optical · metric · pair · gap · fitted
visual harmony
Balanced, pleasing arrangement
polish · refinement · professional · crafted · finesse · style · swash · calligraphy · script · italic
legibility
Clearness of text
comfortable · scannable · contrast · visible · consistent · smooth · uninterrupted · natural · effortless · accessible