Possible extra character shown in kerning and tracking panel values

[Jonopen]

(1.5.0.15)

I’m probably showing my typographical (and mathematical) ignorance here, but I was wondering if the character following the percentage symbol in the character panel was intentional, and if so what it means? It’s also shown in the help file graphic, but I didn’t notice an explanation.

[Sean P]

Hi Jonopen,

That is intentionally like that and is known as the 'per mille' symbol:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per_mille

[MEB]

Hi Jonopen,

Yes, it's intentional and it means per mille. Tracking and kerning are measured in 1/1000 of an em (like in Adobe apps).

Related thread here.

[Jonopen]

Great thanks very much both. It's good to know that Affinity Designer has that level of fine control. I learn something new everyday. :)