Common questions about Character Spacing usually involve settings not taking effect, restoring defaults, and improving mixed-text spacing; this FAQ covers 4 frequent questions.
FAQ
Why does nothing change after I adjust character spacing?
- Make sure the target text is selected correctly.
- Open the Font dialog again and confirm that the setting was completed on the Character Spacing tab and saved with OK.
- If only part of the content looks unusual, check whether distributed alignment or related paragraph settings are affecting the result.
How do I restore the default character spacing settings?
- Select the target text and open the Character Spacing tab.
- Set Spacing to Normal and Scale to 100%.
- Restore Position to its normal state and click OK.
How can I fix uneven spacing between English letters and numbers?
- Select the text that contains English letters or numbers.
- Open the Character Spacing tab.
- Turn on Kerning for fonts, then click OK and review the result.
What is the difference between scaling and spacing?
- Scaling changes the width ratio of the characters themselves.
- Spacing changes the distance between one character and another.
- If you want the characters themselves to look wider or narrower, use scaling. If you want the characters to look farther apart or tighter together, use spacing.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Character Spacing | A setting that controls the horizontal distance between characters, such as Normal, Expanded, or Condensed. |
| Scale | A percentage-based setting that changes character width without changing the font size. |
| Position | A setting that moves characters upward or downward relative to the baseline. |
| Kerning for fonts | A setting that improves spacing for certain characters based on font and font size. |