When using Character Spacing, common questions usually involve spacing modes, spacing scale, and layout impact; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
What is the difference between Expanded and Condensed character spacing?
- Expanded increases the distance between characters and makes text look more open.
- Condensed reduces the distance between characters and makes text look tighter.
- Choose the option based on whether your title, body text, or highlighted content needs a looser or denser appearance.
What is the difference between character scaling and character spacing?
- Character scaling changes the width proportion of the characters themselves.
- Character spacing changes the distance between one character and the next.
- You can combine both settings when you need finer layout control.
Why does the layout change so much after I adjust character spacing?
- Character spacing directly affects text density and the visual width of a line or phrase.
- Larger spacing values are usually more noticeable in titles and short text.
- It is helpful to adjust gradually and review the page appearance as you work.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Character Spacing | A setting that changes the distance between characters to make text look tighter or more open. |
| Condensed | A character spacing option that reduces the distance between characters. |
| Expanded | A character spacing option that increases the distance between characters. |