Which term refers to the uniform spacing adjustment across text?

Which term refers to the uniform spacing adjustment across text?

• A. Tracking
• B. Kerning
• C. Leading
• D. Baseline

Answer: (A)

Uniform spacing adjustment across text is called tracking. Tracking changes the space between all characters in a selected range by the same amount, which affects the overall density and fit of the text block. This is different from kerning, which adjusts the space between specific character pairs to achieve optical balance; leading, which changes the vertical space between lines of text; and baseline, which concerns the horizontal alignment of the text as it sits on its baseline. So when you want to evenly tighten or loosen the spacing across an entire line or paragraph, you’re adjusting tracking.

Uniform spacing adjustment across text is called tracking. Tracking changes the space between all characters in a selected range by the same amount, which affects the overall density and fit of the text block. This is different from kerning, which adjusts the space between specific character pairs to achieve optical balance; leading, which changes the vertical space between lines of text; and baseline, which concerns the horizontal alignment of the text as it sits on its baseline. So when you want to evenly tighten or loosen the spacing across an entire line or paragraph, you’re adjusting tracking.