desk top publishing - features of dtp

Better DTP systems use fonts with in-built tables specifying the space necessary between each specific pair of letters. This special treatment of spacing between specific letter pairs is known as "kerning".

Kerning is the process of adjusting the spacing between the characters. Some letters fit well against others and some fit poorly. For example, a 'T' followed by an 'o' is ungainly if the standard spacing is applied - 'To'.

Another feature of many DTP applications is a floating control palette which allows quick adjustments to the page.