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.

Quick example

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

Quick facts

Initial value
normal
Inherited
Yes
Applies to
all elements
Animation type
length

Values

normal

word-spacing Browser Support

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.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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12+
ESC