Kerning

Kerning adjusts the space between two specific letters. The video shows how changing one gap affects a word.

Some letter pairs look too far apart with default spacing because of their shapes:

• "To", "Ta" and "Te": the bar of the T leaves space for the next letter to tuck under.
• "AV" and "VA": the diagonal strokes leave a large gap at the top or bottom.
• "Wo" and "Yo": wide diagonals leave room beside the round letter.

Most typefaces include built-in kerning for common pairs. Manual kerning matters most in large text, such as headlines and logos, where small gaps become obvious.