CSS3 word-break Property
Definition and Usage
The word-break property specifies line breaking rules for non-CJK scripts.
Tip: CJK scripts are Chinese, Japanese and Korean ("CJK") scripts.
Default value: | normal |
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Inherited: | yes |
Animatable: | no. Read about animatable |
Version: | CSS3 |
JavaScript syntax: | object.style.wordBreak="break-all" Try it |
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.
Property | |||||
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word-break | 4.0 | 5.5 | 15.0 | 3.1 | 15.0 |
CSS Syntax
word-break: normal|break-all|keep-all|initial|inherit;
Property Values
Value | Description |
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normal | Default value. Break words according to their usual rules |
break-all | Lines may break between any two letters |
keep-all | Breaks are prohibited between pairs of letters |
initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |