Kerning refers to the adjustment of space between individual letters in a word. It’s a technique used to ensure that the spacing between characters looks balanced and aesthetically pleasing. Letter spacing, often referred to as tracking in the graphic design world, is the consistent space between all characters in a block of text.
Why Adjust Kerning and Letter Spacing on Wix?
- To enhance the visual appeal of your text.
- To ensure text is readable and looks balanced.
- To emphasize or de-emphasize certain words or phrases.
What is the Process to Adjust Kerning and Letter Spacing on Wix?
- Access Your Wix Editor: Log into your Wix account and open the editor for the specific website you’re working on.
- Select the Text Box: Click on the text box containing the words you want to adjust.
- Enter Edit Text Mode: Click on the text box until you see the ‘Edit Text’ option. Click on it to access text editing features.
- Adjust Letter Spacing (Tracking): In the ‘Edit Text’ mode, scroll down to find the ‘Character and Line Spacing’ section. Here, you can adjust the ‘Character Spacing’ slider to increase or decrease the space between all characters in the highlighted text.
- Adjust Kerning: To adjust the space between individual letters (kerning), highlight the letter that precedes the space you want to adjust. For example, to adjust the space between two ‘L’s, highlight the first ‘L’. Then, use the ‘Character Spacing’ slider to increase or decrease the space.
- Finalize Adjustments: Once you’ve made the desired adjustments, click outside the text box to save the changes.
What is the Outcome?
By following these steps, you’ll be able to customize the appearance of your text on your Wix website, ensuring it’s both visually appealing and easy to read.