k

Deprecated: This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.

The k attribute specifies the amount for decreasing the spacing between the two glyphs in a kerning pair.

The value is in the font coordinate system. This attribute is required.

You can use this attribute with the following SVG elements:

Context notes

Value <number>
Default value None
Animatable No
<number>

This value indicates the amount for decreasing the spacing between the two glyphs in the kerning pair.

Specifications

Specification
Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) 1.1 (Second Edition)
# HKernElementKAttribute

Browser compatibility

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WebView Android
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Deprecated. Not for use in new websites.