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by Ian Lloyd

hspace (HTML attribute)

Browser support full matrix
IE5.5+ FF1+ Saf1.3+ Op9.2+
Full Full Full Full
Spec
Depr. Version
Yes HTML 2
hspace="surrounding horizontal space in pixels"

Example

The hspace attribute set to "10" pixels around a left-aligned image:

<p><img src="giant-prawn.jpg" alt="The Giant Prawn at Ballina"
align="left" hspace="10" />Driving along, we spotted a giant prawn,
so had to stop and take a closer look.</p>

Description

When an image is aligned left or right, text will flow around the image but with no space between it and the image. The hspace (and related vspace) attribute provides a bit of ‘breathing space’, but it will apply a space on both sides of the image which is not entirely flexible, as shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Image with hspace of 10 applied (note the space either side of image) Image with hspace of 10 applied (note the space either side of image)

Value

A number representing the width of spacing either side of the image in pixels.

Compatibility

IE5.5Full
6.0Full
7.0Full
Firefox1.0Full
1.5Full
2.0Full
Safari1.3Full
2.0Full
3.0Full
Opera9.2Full
9.5Full

Although support for this attribute is good, it is now deprecated and is highly presentational in its nature. The originally desired visual effects can all be achieved with CSS and, as such, this attribute should not be used - it is presented here for information only.

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