Spacing by pairsSourced
Not region-specific · English meaning
A and V may need to get closer
Kerning adjusts spacing for particular pairs of letters. Shapes such as A and V can leave an awkward-looking gap at default spacing. Giving every character the same extra distance is different from making each pair look balanced.
Even empty space has to match its neighbors.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-05