kerning

Meanings

• noun

  The process of adjusting the spacing between characters in a typeface to achieve a visually pleasing and harmonious appearance.

  - "Designers use kerning to improve the readability and aesthetics of text."
  - "The kerning between letters in a logo is crucial for maintaining its brand identity."

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Variants

List of all variants of kerning that leads to same result
kerning , kerning pair , kerning pairs , kernings , kern , kerned , kerns

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'kern,' meaning 'core' or 'grain,' referring to the adjustment of individual letters to ensure a consistent and balanced appearance.

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Trivia

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1. Kerning was especially important in early printing presses, where each letter had to be set individually.

2. The term 'kerning' is also used in music to describe the slight adjustments made to the position of notes on a staff to improve the visual appearance of the notation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Tracking: Tracking refers to the horizontal adjustment of an entire line of text to achieve uniform spacing between words.

2. Leading: Leading refers to the vertical spacing between lines of text.

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Culture

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Kerning has been an essential aspect of typography since the invention of the printing press. It has been used extensively in various fields such as graphic design, advertising, and publishing to enhance the visual appeal and legibility of text.

How to Memorize "kerning"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine adjusting the spacing between individual letters to create a harmonious appearance.
   - Visualize the difference between well-kerned and poorly-kerned text.

2. associate
   

   - Associate kerning with the idea of balance and harmony.
   - Remember that kerning is an essential aspect of typography.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Kerned text is neatly spaced' to remember the definition of kerning.

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