CSS word-spacing Property

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Example

Specify that the space between words in paragraphs 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
Version: CSS1
JavaScript syntax: object.style.wordSpacing="10px"


Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The word-spacing property is supported in all major browsers.

Note: No versions of Internet Explorer (including IE8) support the property value "inherit".


Property Values

Value Description
normal Defines normal space between words . This is default
length Defines an extra space between words in px, pt, cm, em, etc. Negative values are allowed 
inherit Specifies that the value of the word-spacing property should be inherited from the parent element
 

Related Pages

CSS tutorial: CSS Text

HTML DOM reference: wordSpacing property


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