CSS word-spacing Property


Example

Specify that the space between words in <p> elements should be 30 pixels:

p {
  word-spacing: 30px;
}
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Definition and Usage

The word-spacing property increases or decreases the white space between words.

Note: Negative values are allowed.

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Default value: normal
Inherited: yes
Animatable: yes. Read about animatable Try it
Version: CSS1
JavaScript syntax: object.style.wordSpacing="20px" Try it

Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.

Property
word-spacing 1.0 6.0 1.0 1.0 3.5

CSS Syntax

word-spacing: normal|length|initial|inherit;

Property Values

Value Description Demo
normal Defines normal space between words (0.25em) . This is default Demo ❯
length Defines an additional space between words (in px, pt, cm, em, etc). Negative values are allowed. Read about length units Demo ❯
initial Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial
inherit Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit
 

Related Pages

CSS tutorial: CSS Text Spacing

HTML DOM reference: wordSpacing property


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