Style letterSpacingProperty
Style Object
Definition and Usage
The letterSpacing property sets or returns the space between characters in text.
Syntax
Set the letterSpacing property:
Object.style.letterSpacing="normal|length|inherit"
Return the letterSpacing property:
Object.style.letterSpacing
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| normal | Default. Defines the standard space between characters. |
| length | Defines the space between characters using units such as px, cm. Negative values are allowed. |
| inherit | The value of the letterSpacing property is inherited from the parent element. |
Browser Support
All major browsers support the letterSpacing property.
Note:IE7 and earlier versions do not support the "inherit" value. IE8 supports "inherit" only if a !DOCTYPE is specified. IE9 supports "inherit".
Example
Example
Change the space between characters:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Rookie Tutorial (example.com)</title>
<script>
function displayResult(){
document.getElementById("p1").style.letterSpacing="15px";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<p id="p1">This is some text.</p>
<br>
<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Change character spacing</button>
</body>
</html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Rookie Tutorial (example.com)</title>
<script>
function displayResult(){
document.getElementById("p1").style.letterSpacing="15px";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<p id="p1">This is some text.</p>
<br>
<button type="button" onclick="displayResult()">Change character spacing</button>
</body>
</html>
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