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What is kerning in typography?

The space between two specific characters.

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  1. The space between two specific characters ✔
  2. The color of ink
  3. The size of paper

Why: Kerning is the space between two specific characters, while tracking is space between all characters.

Huh, didn't know that: Kerning is the space between two specific characters, while tracking is space between all characters.

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Kerning keeps letters from crowding.
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Answer: The space between two specific characters. Kerning is the space between two specific characters, while tracking is space between all characters.

  1. Graphic design en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphic_design
    kerning (the space between two specific characters)
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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