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CSS word-spacing Property
Example
Specify that the space between words in paragraphs should be 30 pixels:
p
{
word-spacing:30px;
}
{
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
The word-spacing property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The value "inherit" is not supported in IE7 and earlier. IE8 requires a !DOCTYPE. IE9 supports "inherit".
Property Values
| Value | Description | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| normal | Defines normal space between words . This is default | Play it » |
| length | Defines an extra space between words in px, pt, cm, em, etc. Negative values are allowed | Play it » |
| 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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