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Finn270291040vl1
Finn270291040vl1
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November 21, 2022
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Problem with letter spacing

  • November 21, 2022
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Hello,

How can I reduce these large spaces between letters?

Thank you,
Finn

 

 

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Correct answer Anselm Hannemann

I had a look at your file and these are the things you should change:

  • Change language of the paragraph style format to German (Swiss in your case), this should be done for all styles and the document, you find it in section "advanced character formats"
  • Change the "Justification" under option "Single word justification" from "Full justify" to "align left"
  • If you still find issues, you can edit how InDesign breaks words in the same option panel. But the first two have resolved the issues in your document, tested locally on my computer with your file.

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Anselm Hannemann
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Anselm HannemannCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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November 21, 2022

I had a look at your file and these are the things you should change:

  • Change language of the paragraph style format to German (Swiss in your case), this should be done for all styles and the document, you find it in section "advanced character formats"
  • Change the "Justification" under option "Single word justification" from "Full justify" to "align left"
  • If you still find issues, you can edit how InDesign breaks words in the same option panel. But the first two have resolved the issues in your document, tested locally on my computer with your file.
    Steve Werner
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    Steve WernerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    November 21, 2022

    @Brad @ Roaring Mouse  is right. The very long (apparently German) word following is not hyphenating. Is the word specified with the German language in the Control Panel > Language setting?

      Brad @ Roaring Mouse
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      Brad @ Roaring MouseCommunity Expert
      Community Expert
      November 21, 2022

      Your text in the bullets is set to Justified, so all the lines except for the last one in a bullet item are trying to fill the width of the column by spreading everything out. Instead, use Flush Left for those items for better results.

        James Gifford—NitroPress
        James Gifford—NitroPress
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        November 21, 2022

        ...and in general, don't justify short bullet points. Only when they wrap around several lines and the 'squared' look enhances the readability.

         

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