taking

adj : very attractive; capturing interest; "a fetching new

hairstyle"; "something inexpressibly taking in his

manner"; "a winning personality" [syn: {fetching}, {winning}]

n : the act of someone who picks up or takes something; "the

pickings were easy"; "clothing could be had for the

taking" [syn: {picking}]

tracking

The spacing between {characters} in a line of {text}.

This is defined when a {font} is designed but can often be

altered in order to change the appearance of the text or for

special effects.

Tracking should not be confused with {kerning} which deals

with the spacing between certain pairs of characters.

See also {leading}.

(1996-06-07)