tracking

n : the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or

marks they left behind [syn: {trailing}]

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)