What is letter spacing and when should I adjust it?

Letter spacing (also called tracking) controls the space between characters.

  • Tighten for large headings or bold uppercase text.

  • Loosen slightly for small or all-caps text to improve clarity.

  • Avoid extreme spacing—it hurts readability.

Stick to subtle adjustments, and always preview at actual sizes.

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