Tracking

Body Copy

Correct letter spacing, called tracking, also makes the type easier to read. Outside of headlines, text should always be tracked close to the default setting, and optical kerning should be used when it’s available.

When working with type, always take the time to make these adjustments. These details make us look professional and greatly improve the readability of our type.

This tracking is correct.

example of correct tracking

This tracking is too loose.

example of tracking that is too loose

This tracking is too tight.

example of tracking that is too tight

Headlines

example of tracking that is correct in a headline

example of too much tracking in a headline

example of not enough tracking in a headline