CSS letter-spacing Property

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Definition

The letter-spacing property increases or decreases the white space between characters.

Inherited: Yes

Note: Negative values are allowed.

JavaScript Syntax

CSS properties can also be dynamically changed with a JavaScript.

Scripting Syntax: object.style.letterSpacing="3px"

In our HTML DOM tutorial you can find more details about the letterSpacing property.

In our HTML DOM tutorial you can also find a full Style Object Reference.

Examples

Possible Values

Try-It-Yourself Demos

Specify the space between characters
This example demonstrates how to increase or decrease the space between characters.

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