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Kerning options for text

Splitting off from the typographic features (https://adobexd.uservoice.com/forums/353007-adobe-xd-feature-requests/suggestions/12927885-typographic-features)

Let's discuss what control over kerning you'd like to see in XD.

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  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I feel that adobe XD is superior to Sketch based on my experience on using both programs for different projects. But it is beyond me as to why a shortcut for kerning is not available... It is such a basic need for design and yet it is not incorporated. I have originally used sketch and got into XD because of the horrible of compatibility between Sketch and Adobe After effects for animation. Now that I am on XD I am happy with not having to use a separate software like invision to prototype (which is not as usable as XD's prototyping and its XD has better transitions), the responsive resizing ability, built in discovery and download of plugins and alot more.. But HOW can I not kern?!!!

    I guess I can kern after when bringing it into after effects, but I should be able to kern in XD. One thing I did not like about Sketches compatibility with After effects was that the kerning that I set in sketch did not transfer over to After effects and had to fix it in the After effects program. But it looks like I will have to do the same in XD

  • Seymour commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I need ways to adjust kerning in XD. I'm a graphic designer. We hand off these files to developers, and good design is essential. Thanks.

  • Mike Sims commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    How is this not already a feature?! This is among the most basic functions needed for professionals who work in CS programs.

  • Matt Currie commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Whether specific screen designers value kerning and tracking or not, XD is a visual design and prototyping application. Quality control over something as critical as typography is a base level requirement in an app like this. Feels like I am trying to kern in something like wix lol.

  • Matt Currie commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I'd love to see the ability to edit kerning/tracking with the alt + arrow keys function. Kerning and tracking an entire website by entering numbers into a box based on different sections of highlighted text is excruciating and ultimately just poor UX.

  • Icke commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Kerning is essential. Otherwise you can't get a professional looking headline.

  • dp commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    as anon says, Kerning isn't necessary but tracking sure is!

  • Andreas deDanaan commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    I often use extra letter spacing in headings that are all caps. I'd love to see a letter-spacing value in the Text controls.

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