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created: 2026-04-07T09:19:57.504Z
title: Fix inconsistent font vertical alignment across app
area: ui
files: []
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## Problem

Font rendering has inconsistent vertical alignment on a character-to-character basis across the app. Characters appear to sit at slightly different vertical positions, making text look uneven. This is especially noticeable in the chip bar and search bar where the misalignment is visually prominent against the contained/bordered backgrounds.

## Solution

- Investigate Slint font rendering settings — check if a font with poor hinting or variable metrics is in use
- Check whether the font family has consistent baseline alignment across weights/sizes
- Consider switching to a font with better vertical metric consistency, or adjusting Slint text element vertical-alignment properties
- Test specifically in chip bar and search bar components after fix