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LSB of a for the RSB of e.<br />
7.2 KERNING<br />
Most glyphs fit well next to each other but some pairs need<br />
specific adjustments, e.g., T in combination with o. This is<br />
where kerning comes into play.<br />
7.2.1 Ways to Kern<br />
To define these kerning pairs, switch to the Text Tool, type<br />
both glyphs in the Edit view and place the cursor between<br />
them. The bottom left field (labeled ‘K:’) in the info box will<br />
show the kerning value for this combination. Just set a<br />
value there.<br />
Or use the keyboard shortcuts for much greater<br />
Tip: Again, Ctrl (to the left of convenience. Similar to the metrics keys, Ctrl-Opt-(Shift-)<br />
the Option key) corresponds to Arrow keys changes the kerning towards the letter on the left<br />
the left side of the glyph, Cmd<br />
side of the current letter, while Cmd-Opt-(Shift-)Arrow keys<br />
on the right to the right side.<br />
change the kerning with the letter following on the right.<br />
7.2.2 Kerning Groups<br />
Many glyphs look similar and need the same kerning values.<br />
Kerning groups capture these similarities and help you reduce<br />
the number of pairs that need to be set manually. Kerning<br />
then applies not to glyphs, but to groups of glyphs, in the<br />
sense of kerning all glyphs that look like an A or like a T etc.<br />
Tip: The ‘Set Kerning Groups’ In <strong>Glyphs</strong>, kerning classes are not edited as glyph lists.<br />
script from github.com/ Instead, the class membership is defined as a glyph property.<br />
schriftgestalt can create the<br />
For example, put O in the left kerning group field for all glyphs<br />
kerning groups for you.<br />
that look like an O on the left (like C, Ccedilla, G, Odieresis, and<br />
O itself). Add a value to each glyph, even if it remains the only<br />
glyph in its group. Switch to the list mode of the Font view for<br />
a better overview.<br />
Tip: To ensure proper kerning<br />
interpolation in Multiple<br />
Master set-ups, the group<br />
locks need to be synchronized<br />
between all masters.<br />
You can introduce exceptions to group kerning by opening the<br />
kerning lock in the grey info box. Thus you can have dierent<br />
kerning pairs for ‘To’ and ‘Tö’. Vice versa, keep these locks<br />
closed if you do not want any exceptions.<br />
<strong>Glyphs</strong> <strong>Handbook</strong>, May <strong>2013</strong> 64
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