# CSS word-spacing Property

## Example

Specify that the space between words in <p> elements 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
Animatable: | yes. Read about animatable Try it
Version: | CSS1
JavaScript syntax: | object.style.wordSpacing="20px" Try it

## Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.

Property |  |  |  |  |
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
word-spacing | 1.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 3.5

## CSS Syntax

word-spacing: normal|length|initial|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 »
initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial | Play it »
inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |

## Related Pages

CSS tutorial: CSS Text

HTML DOM reference: wordSpacing property

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