Last updated on : 2022-04-10
The word-break property can be used to prevent words in a multi-line <wbr/> element from being broken over multiple lines between particular letters. This can be useful to improve readability.
Inherited
yes
Applies to
all elements
Initial value
normal
Animation type
discrete
Computed value
as specified
CSS Text Module Level 3 # word-break-property
/* Keyword values */
word-break: normal;
word-break: break-all;
word-break: keep-all;
word-break: break-word;
/* deprecated */
/* Global values */
word-break: inherit;
word-break: initial;
word-break: revert;
word-break: unset;
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