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Plate TERM·061 · TermGrid D6 · Rev. 2026-08-14

Kerning

Fine-tuning the gap between two particular letters.

TermCraft conventionFoundational

Definition

Adjustment of space between specific character pairs, defined by the typeface.

Craft convention. True because the industry converged on it. Breaking it costs familiarity, not correctness.

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In plain language

Fine-tuning the gap between two particular letters.

Example

The pair 'AV' needs less space than two straight-sided letters, which the font handles automatically.

Local chart

TERM·061 · Region X · Grid D6

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