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Free Typography Tools

Letter-spacing Preview

Preview tracking changes on editable copy and copy the equivalent em value.

What this tool does

See how tracking changes the tone and readability of type.

The preview applies adjustable em-based letter spacing to editable copy at a chosen display size.

It helps compare tight, neutral, and open treatments without claiming one tracking value works for every font or script.

Use the tool

Preview letter spacing

Edit the sample, adjust tracking and size, and copy the equivalent em value.

Preview tracking in context

0 / 1000 em
44px

Tracking preview

Spacing changes the voice of type.

letter-spacing: 0.000em;

How to use it

Three quick steps

  1. 1Enter representative copy.
  2. 2Adjust tracking while viewing it at the intended scale.
  3. 3Test the chosen value in the actual font, weight, language, and browser.

Worked example

Open an uppercase label

Compare neutral tracking with a modest positive value at a small size.

The preview reveals whether spacing improves recognition or simply weakens the word shape.

FAQ

Questions about the letter-spacing preview

Practical details about using the tool and understanding its result.

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