word-spacing

Adjusts the amount of space between words in a block of text. This can be used to improve readability or to create specific typographic effects by tightening or loosening the text flow.

It is documented as part of the CSS Text specification.

/* Usage Example */
h1 {
  /* adds a little extra breathing room between words in a heading */
  word-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Syntax */
word-spacing: normal;

/* Global values */
word-spacing: inherit;
word-spacing: initial;
word-spacing: revert;
word-spacing: revert-layer;
word-spacing: unset;
Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

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