SVG word-spacing Property
word-spacing adds extra space specifically at word boundaries, complementing letter-spacing's per-character adjustment.
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How word-spacing Differs from letter-spacing
While letter-spacing adds space between every character including within a word, word-spacing specifically targets the space character between words, letting you widen the gaps between words without affecting the internal character spacing within each individual word, a more targeted adjustment for certain typographic effects.
- word-spacing specifically targets space characters between words only
- Doesn't affect internal character spacing within an individual word
- Offers a more targeted adjustment than letter-spacing's blanket character effect
Practical Uses for Word Spacing Adjustments
Increased word-spacing is occasionally used for a distinctive editorial or poster-style typographic treatment, for improving readability in justified text blocks where natural word gaps can look uneven, or combined with letter-spacing for a fully customized, deliberately spaced display typography effect in a headline or logo treatment.
- Used for distinctive editorial or poster-style typographic treatments
- Can improve readability in justified text with naturally uneven word gaps
- Combines with letter-spacing for a fully customized display typography effect
Frequently Asked Questions
Does word-spacing work reliably across all languages and scripts?
It relies on the browser correctly identifying word boundaries via space characters, which works well for space-delimited languages like English, but may behave differently or be less relevant for languages that don't use spaces between words the same way.
Can word-spacing accept a negative value to tighten word gaps?
Yes, similar to letter-spacing, word-spacing accepts negative values to reduce the default space between words, though very negative values can quickly make text difficult to read.
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