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CSS Letter Spacing

The letter-spacing property in CSS controls the spacing between characters in text. It adjusts the space between individual letters in a text element.

Basic Usage of the letter-spacing Property

The letter-spacing property can be defined using various units:

  • letter-spacing: normal;: Default behavior where the browser sets the space between letters.
  • letter-spacing: length;: Specifies the space between letters using specific length values like pixels or em.

Example

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
  .spaced-text {
    letter-spacing: 2px;
  }
</style>
</head>
<body>

<p class="spaced-text">This text has increased letter spacing.</p>

</body>
</html>
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Benefits of Using letter-spacing Property

  • Text Aesthetics: Adjusts the spacing between letters, enhancing the visual appeal of the text.
  • Visual Hierarchy: Offers a way to highlight specific text elements within a layout.

Best Practices for Using letter-spacing

  • Balance with Font Size: Ensure the letter spacing complements the font size, maintaining a harmonious text appearance.
  • Readability: Adjust the letter spacing to improve readability without making the text look too condensed or spread out.

Understanding and utilizing the letter-spacing property provides control over the spacing between individual letters in text elements, contributing to improved aesthetics and readability in web design.

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