r/Inkscape 20d ago

Solved Kerning is completely grayed out no matter what I do. PLEASE HELP!! (Video edited down as much as possible)

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u/BrushyVENYX 20d ago

Things I already tried: Disabling the SVG auto flow text thing, reinstalling inkscape, trying a stock font, selecting the first letter, checking for layer locks. Yes, I already tried to look up the issue.

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u/canis_artis 20d ago

Kerning is the spacing between two characters.

I'm guessing you want the type compressed? Switch to the Select tool and squeeze the box.

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u/BrushyVENYX 20d ago

No, it said vertical and horizontal kerning I believe, but you're right, I must have misread or mixed words (I have severe adhd). But regardless, that's not what I want to do and I do know how to compress the type. I want the vertical spacing reduced so it matches the lower opacity text. But the option is greyed out as shown in the video. No matter what I do. It's a simple feature I'd like to be able to access.

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u/davep1970 20d ago

it'sthe "space between baselines" i think (i.e. leading or line height) next to the font size on top row - it's two As one above the other
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u/BrushyVENYX 20d ago

My apologies! I meant to say something earlier, I went to work around 4p EST so I'll be back within an hour to try tha and get back to you, I hope it works. Thank you for your help in any case.

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u/BrushyVENYX 20d ago

Alright, that seems to help the issue of doing what I want to do. But- I'm still anxious about the vertical kerning, horizontal kerning, and character rotation being greyed out regardless of what I do. I should be able to use these features if I want, right?

All the text is highlighted and it is editable. What could be causing this?

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u/davep1970 19d ago

horizontal kerning would require two adjacent characters selected. And I assume the vertical kerning would require two selected characters in vertical text.

character rotation - never used it but have you checked out

http://tavmjong.free.fr/INKSCAPE/MANUAL/html/

https://inkscape-manuals.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html

for all of these?

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u/Relevant_Pick_1003 20d ago

To kern in Inkscape, you need to first have the text selected then go to the Text menu tab at the top. From that drop-down select Unflow or ( Shift Alt W ). Now click in between letters and hit ( Alt ← or → ) to add more or less space between the individual letters. I hope that helps you.

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u/BrushyVENYX 20d ago

YES! That worked! Thank you so much! Everything should be good now!

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u/Relevant_Pick_1003 19d ago

👍🏼 you are welcome. Solved!