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.
| 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 | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| normal | Defines normal space between words (0.25em) . This is default | Play it » |
| length | Defines an additional space between words (in px, pt, cm, em, etc). Negative values are allowed | Play it » |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial | Play it » |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Text
HTML DOM reference: wordSpacing property