Questions tagged [spacing]
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Make inDesign text box spacing behave like MS Word
In MS Word, if two paragraphs have, for example, before and after spacing: 10 pt, the space between each other will be 10 pt. They override each other.
With inDesign the spacing is additive: if two ...
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Hebrew Diacritics Positioning Error In Word Processor
I'm using FontForge to create a Hebrew font that supports advanced diacritics, i.e. distinguishes between sheva naḥ and dagesh ḥazaq/qal. The Unicode symbols for sheva and dagesh represent the ...
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Are the following named quads (or "Geviert" in German) properly set to their unicode representations?
em space, Geviert: u+2003
en space, Halbgeviert: u+2002
⅓ em space, Drittelgeviert: u+2004
1/4 em space, Viertelgeviert: u+2005
1/5 em space, Fünftelgeviert: u+2009
1/6 em space, Sechstelgeviert: u+...
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Equal distance for 2 pairs of objects
The following are 4 text boxes. I would like to relocate lmn such that the vertical distance between lmn and hij is the same as the vertical distance between efg and abc.
Does anyone know how to do ...
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How to handle spaces when increasing letterspacing between capital letters?
I asked a similar question on the LaTeX stack exchange and they suggested that I come here.
Many typographers such as Matthew Butterick and R. Schlicht recommend using increased letterspacing between ...
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Inkscape: how to set the spacing of new pages?
Is there a way to set the spacing of the pages instead of moving them one by one? I'm working with grids, and the grids on the second page do not align as it is on the first page.
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Space after anchored image in textframe InDesign CC
I am wanting to create 10 pt spacing before and after the dashed line. I created 10pt space after the items and pricing but am not sure how to create space after the dashed line? As you can see I've ...
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Name For Too Close Word Spacing
I was wondering if there is a name for the kind of word spacing you can see in the first line:
It is obviously too close as the words seem to blend into one long word. What would you call this "...
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Illustrator CC equivalent to the InDesign Gap tool?
Just wondering if there is an illustrator cc equivalent of the gap tool in InDesign? I find myself constantly tweaking the gaps between objects and its a bit fiddly. My method is usually to duplicate ...
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Trouble with distributing space between diagonal rows
I'm trying to space out these diagonal rows evenly, but I have failed to accomplish this, since they seem to take random positions every time I use either Horizontal Distribute Space or Horizontal ...
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Headings are in small caps, with increased tracking and numbers. Do I need to use the same increased tracking for their numbers?
I have a document with multi-level numbered headers that are set in bold small caps. The numbers are separated from the text by 2 picas.
As far as I know, small caps should have increased tracking. Do ...
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paragraph space after spacing doesn't appear to be accurate? Illustrator CS6
I have some type which I have created a space after in the paragraph settings. I wanted the space after to be 0.3cm so I have entered that in which converts to 8.5pt.
However when I create a box with ...
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Automatic Spacing between multiple text objects
Hello, here is my issue:
I am trying to set up a workbook where titles (h1, h2) and basic text (p) iterate a lot and vary in length.
Hence, between those text objects, I want to insert a "spacer&...
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Fix horizontal spacing between characters
I have a SVG file. It was opened in Inkscape from a PDF file, if that matters. The SVG contains left aligned text which I need to make right aligned.
Easy enough, I use the text tool, click onto the ...
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Distribute spacing by a specific amount is not working correctly
I am creating a lot of small circles and then I tried to ditribute them evenly using the "Distribute Spacing" and then selecting on the "Align to Key Object" by selecting on one of ...
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Single word/phrase for "unindent and unalign"?
In the image, "dolor sit" line is "indented" and "aligned". If you pull that line all the way to the first column, it would be "unindented and unaligned". What ...
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Inkscape Text background with LaTeX text
I have a diagram created in Inkscape that I'd like to export to PDF with LaTeX text (so the text keeps the properties of the LaTeX document it's used in). In this diagram I have several labeled arrows ...
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I've problem on Bearing of a ligature with next letter typed after it in Unicode font
I'm new to font developing with FontForge; I'm sorry if I use any technical words incorrectly.
I've created a ligature with two glyphs. When the glyphs are typed separately they maintain the spacing ...
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Is there a term for adjusting the spacing between WORDS for a font (not letters)?
In some fonts although the letters of a word are well-spaced, the words themselves seem to run too close together. Is there any way to adjust this in MS Word? And is there a term for this sort of '...
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Aligning key objects in a diagonal fashion?
I am trying to align honeycomb evenly in AI. Attached is a photo but I am trying to change the graphic slightly to create a divider on a menu I am designing. So, the current one I have is too large, ...
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Are there standards or best practices for placing different sized rectangles in a straight line?
I want to design a letterhead for a technical manual. I think that adding a good letterhead is essential for looking professional. I reviewed a lot of letterhead design but almost all of them do not ...
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Create a Horizontally Segmented Circle in Illustrator
Looking on how to create an image like the colored circle in the background of this image. How to I keep everything equal?
Not worried about the distressed effect (that's easy for me).
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Styles in Indesign
How should I use character, paragraph, table or object styles in InDesign to create specific spacing between elements in the example provided? My goal is that when the information is updated, the ...
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Sizing “symbols” inside icons
Let’s say I want to make guidelines for using a plus symbol inside of icons in an icon set.
For example, I have a “New” icon which is a rectangle with a plus inside of it. I also have a “Copy” icon ...
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Fix vertical spacing or reset default text style
I am creating a new SVG document and when I add some text, it's messed up.
It uses a 55.99999809 pt font and a 5.29 mm paragraph spacing and I have no idea where these settings come from.
I ...
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