Specify character spacing/tracking/kerning?

[Phrasikleia]

Is there no way to have characters spread out to a specified character spacing/tracking/kerning?

If I select "loosen kerning" multiple times, I see the kerning amount specified in the paragraph style as a numerical value. However, I can't seem to be able to edit or specify that numerical value. All I can do is loosen or tighten.

Am I missing something?

[martin]

Unfortunately you're not missing anything and kerning can't be exactly specified. We have the issue filed as a bug report. Some work around:

1. After you adjust the kerning as desired you can use the menu Edit > Copy > Copy Character Attributes (and the corresponding Paste menu) to transfer the kerning setting to other text.

2. Save a macro that adjusts the kerning a certain number of times, or better yet, asks you how many times:

Code: Select all

$count = Prompt Input 'Loosen kerning how many times?', '', '3'
While $count > 0
    :Format:Kern:Loosen
    $count -= 1
End

[Phrasikleia]

I suppose this missing feature is not a deal-breaker for me, but it really ought to be included. I hope it appears in the next revision.