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November 11, 2023
Question

"Set the leading" not working

  • November 11, 2023
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I am trying to edit the type on my design but when i try to "set the lead" it doesn't go up or down

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    Michael Ambroise
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    November 12, 2023

    Please share a screenshot with us.

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    jane-e
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    November 12, 2023

    @joshs13509895 

     

    Leading is the space between lines of the same paragraph. (Gutenberg used to put strips of lead to separate the metal blocks of type.)

     

    Do you have one line of type? Or one or more paragraphs? It's a character setting, so the text has to be selected first, then you can change the leading in the Character panel (Window menu).

     

    If it's still not working, select your text with the Type tool and show your Character panel.

     

    You are most likely using InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop, but could be using something else. There is some fine-tuning depending on the application.

     

    Jane

    Inspiring
    November 12, 2023

    i drew a circle and i am trying the lower the words to be directly on the center with the line but it looks like adobe got rid of "set the leading"

    kglad
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    November 12, 2023

    what app?

    Peru Bob
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    November 12, 2023

    This is the Using the Community forum (which is the forum for issues using the forums).
    Please tell us what Adobe application you are using so that this can be moved to the proper forum for help.