Tracking
Also Known As: letterspacing | character spacing
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Definition: Tracking is the adjustment of letterspacing for words, phrases, and extended blocks of text. Tracking can be applied automatically by word processing and page layout software or manually applied to only portions of text to enhance readability, to fit more text in a column, or for special effects.
Related Terms
• Kerning
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• Books on Typography
Kerning and Tracking
Explore basic and creative character spacing when composing type.
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