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Created by Andrew Baker
Created on May 18, 2022

Text Kerning - add a tool to allow an 'optical' kerning.

I mainly use CorelDraw, but optical kerning isn't available in CorelDraw so I am forced to use Illustrator for this.

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  • Guest
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    Sep 20, 2023

    when selecting text, if you change to the shape tool (the one that is used to edit the shape of a line using nodes) there is a widget at the bottom left and right of the selected text that you can drag to optically adjust kerning. Is this what you were talking about or did i not understand the request?

  • Ric Harrison
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    Jul 22, 2023

    Depending on your definition of optical kerning, or your intended use for such a feature, I've developed a macro tool that may suit your needs. It performs ADA compliant letter kerning to artistic text. When used for laying out tactile text it can be set to provide consistent 1/8" spacing between each letter - regardless of the font or letter case. You can also adjust the settings to give you greater flexibility with the letter spacing. I put together a video demonstrating its capabilities. Here's a link to the short version ;)
    KernADA - Fast & Easy ADA Text Kerning for CorelDraw (short)

  • Arnaud Mez
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    Jun 9, 2023
    +1
  • Ron Wood
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    Feb 5, 2023

    +1

  • Guest
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    Sep 12, 2022
    I totally agree, these are not difficult features and must-have features.

    I think it's not just that, the font engine needs to be completely renewed, the texts are not clear, the anti-aliasing feature is very bad...