Deprecated
This feature has been removed from the Web standards. Though some browsers may still support it, it is in the process of being dropped. 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 <vkern> SVG element allows to fine-tweak the vertical distance between two glyphs in top-to-bottom fonts. This process is known as kerning.
Usage context
| Categories | Font element |
|---|---|
| Permitted content | Empty |
Attributes
Global attributes
Specific attributes
DOM Interface
This element implements the SVGVKernElement interface.
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) 1.1 (Second Edition) The definition of '<vkern>' in that specification. |
Recommendation | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
| Feature | Chrome | Firefox (Gecko) | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |
| Feature | Android | Firefox Mobile (Gecko) | IE Phone | Opera Mobile | Safari Mobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic support | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? |