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The word-spacing property sets an increase or decrease in the white space between words.

Syntax

Positive and negative values are allowed.

p {
  word-spacing: 20px;
}

Values

normal
Default value. Sets the spacing between words (0.25em) to normal.

length
Positive or negative value in px, pt, cm, em, etc that defines an additional space between words.

initial
Sets the property to its default value.

inherit
Inherits this property’s value from its parent item.

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