Example
Set the space between words in a <p> element to 50 pixels:
document.getElementById("myP").style.wordSpacing = "50px";Try it Yourself »
Definition and Usage
The wordSpacing property sets or returns the spacing between words in a text.
Tip: To set or return the spacing between characters in a text, use the letterSpacing property.
Browser Support
The wordSpacing property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the wordSpacing property:
object.style.wordSpacing
Set the wordSpacing property:
object.style.wordSpacing="normal|length|initial|inherit"
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| normal | Defines normal spacing between words. This is default |
| length | Specifies the space between words 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 words in the text |
| CSS Version | CSS1 |
More Examples
Example
Using negative values:
document.getElementById("myP").style.wordSpacing = -3px";
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Example
Return the word spacing of a <p> element:
alert(document.getElementById("myP").style.wordSpacing);
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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: word-spacing property
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