Table cellSpacingProperty
Table Object
Definition and Usage
The cellSpacing property sets or returns the amount of space between cells in a table (in pixels).
Syntax
Set the cellSpacing property:
tableObject.cellSpacing="number|percent"
Return the cellSpacing property:
tableObject.cellSpacing
Tip:The cellSpacing property has no default value.
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | Sets the space between cells in pixels |
| percent | Sets the space between cells as a percentage |
Browser Support
All major browsers support the cellSpacing property
Example
Example
Change the space between table cells and the space between the cell edge and its content:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Example (example.com)</title>
<script>
function padding(){
document.getElementById('myTable').cellPadding="25";
}
function spacing(){
document.getElementById('myTable').cellSpacing="15";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<table id="myTable" border="1">
<tr>
<td>cell 1</td>
<td>cell 2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>cell 3</td>
<td>cell 4</td>
</tr>
</table>
<br>
<button type="button" onclick="padding()">Modify cell padding</button>
<button type="button" onclick="spacing()">Modify cell spacing</button>
</body>
</html>
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