Style wordSpacingProperty
Style Object
Definition and Usage
The wordSpacing property sets or returns the space between words in text.
Syntax
Set the wordSpacing property:
Object.style.wordSpacing="normal|length|inherit"
Return the wordSpacing property:
Object.style.wordSpacing
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| normal | Default. Defines the standard space between words. |
| length | Defines the space between words using units such as px, cm, etc. Negative values are allowed. |
| inherit | The value of the wordSpacing property is inherited from the parent element. |
Browser Support
All major browsers support the wordSpacing property.
Note:IE7 and earlier versions do not support the "inherit" value. IE8 only supports "inherit" if a !DOCTYPE is specified. IE9 supports "inherit".
Example
Example
Change the space between words:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Example (example.com)</title>
<script>
function displayResult(){
document.getElementById("p1").style.wordSpacing="50px";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<p id="p1">This is some text.</p>
<br>
<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Modify Space</button>
</body>
</html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Example (example.com)</title>
<script>
function displayResult(){
document.getElementById("p1").style.wordSpacing="50px";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<p id="p1">This is some text.</p>
<br>
<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Modify Space</button>
</body>
</html>
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