Mastering Kerning for Beginners

What does kerning refer to in typography?

• The style of the font

• The amount of space between two letters

• The color of the text

• The size of the text

Why might you need to manually adjust kerning?

• To change the font style

• To make the text bold

• To ensure consistent spacing between letters

• To change the text color

Kerning is primarily a ______ exercise.

• Mathematical

• Visual

• Auditory

• Physical

What is the main goal of kerning in typography?

• To create mathematically equal spacing

• To improve legibility and avoid awkward gaps

• To change the font size

• To add color to the text

Which of the following is NOT a character that might require kerning adjustments?

• Letters

• Numbers

• Punctuation

• Background color

True or False: Kerning adjustments are about the actual distance between letters.

• True

• False

What might indicate a kerning problem in a word or phrase?

• The text is too small

• The text is too colorful

• Something looks off about the spacing between letters

• The text is in a different language

Which of the following best describes the process of kerning?

• Adjusting the font size

• Adjusting the space between letters to look right

• Changing the text color

• Adding bold and italics to the text

What is the perceived amount of space between letters called?

• Font size

• Text color

• Kerning

• Line height

Which of the following is a true statement about kerning?

• It is only necessary for large fonts

• It is about creating visually consistent spacing

• It is the same as changing the font style

• It is not important for legibility