Example
Set the space between characters in a <p> element to 15 pixels:
document.getElementById("myP").style.letterSpacing = "15px";Try it Yourself »
Definition and Usage
The letterSpacing property sets or returns the space between characters in a text.
Tip: To set or return the spacing between words in a text, use the wordSpacing property.
Browser Support
The letterSpacing property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the letterSpacing property:
object.style.letterSpacing
Set the letterSpacing property:
object.style.letterSpacing="normal|length|initial|inherit"
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| normal | Normal space between characters. This is default |
| length | Defines the space in length units. Negative values are allowed |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
Technical Details
| Default Value: | normal |
|---|---|
| Return Value: | A String, representing the space between characters in the text |
| CSS Version | CSS1 |
More Examples
Example
Using negative values:
document.getElementById("myP").style.letterSpacing="-2px";
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Example
Return the letter spacing of a <p> element:
alert(document.getElementById("myP").style.letterSpacing);
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Example
Difference between the letterSpacing property and the wordSpacing property:
function changeLetters() {
document.getElementById("myP1").style.letterSpacing = "15px";
}
function changeWords() {
document.getElementById("myP2").style.wordSpacing = "15px";
}
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Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Text
CSS reference: letter-spacing property
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