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CSS3 Overflow-wrap

The 'word-wrap' property allows forced line breaking within words in order to prevent overflow when an otherwise unbreakable string is too long to fit. The algorithm for breaking lines can be set using the 'word-break' property.

Last updated on : 2023-03-20

Browser Versions

Edge

Firefox

Chrome

Safari

Opera

5.5 - 11

12 - 17

18 - 111

2 - 3

3.6 - 48

49 - 113

4 - 22

23 - 114

3.2 - 6

6.1 - 16.4

9.5 - 10

10.5 - 12

12.1 - 95

Fully Supported

Partially

No Support

Formal Definition

Inherited

yes

Applies to

non-replaced inline elements

Initial value

normal

Animation type

discrete

Computed value

as specified

Specifications

CSS Text Module Level 3 # overflow-wrap-property

Syntax

/* Keyword values */
 overflow-wrap: normal;
 overflow-wrap: break-word;
 overflow-wrap: anywhere;
 /* Global values */
 overflow-wrap: inherit;
 overflow-wrap: initial;
 overflow-wrap: revert;
 overflow-wrap: unset;

Browser Compatibility

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on IE is partially supported on all IE versions.

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Edge is fully supported on 18-111 and partially supported on 12-17 Edge versions.

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Firefox is fully supported on 49-113, partially supported on 3.6-48, and not supported on 2-3 Firefox versions.

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Chrome is fully supported on 23-114 and partially supported on 4-22 Chrome versions.

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Safari is fully supported on 6.1-16.4 and partially supported on 3.2-6 Safari versions.

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Opera is fully supported on 12.1-95, partially supported on 10.5-12, and not supported on 9.5-10 Opera versions.

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Safari on iOS is fully supported on 7-16.4 and partially supported on 3.2-6 Safari on iOS versions.

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Android Browser is fully supported on 4.4-111 and partially supported on 2.1-4 Android Browser versions.

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Opera Mobile is fully supported on 64-73 and partially supported on 10-12 Opera Mobile versions.

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Chrome for Android is fully supported on all Chrome for Android versions.

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Firefox for Android is fully supported on all Firefox for Android versions.

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Samsung Internet is fully supported on all Samsung Internet versions.

Browser Support for CSS3 Overflow-wrap

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Chrome

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Safari

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Firefox

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Internet Explorer

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Opera

CSS3 Overflow-wrap on Edge

References

Data sourced from

100

High

Overall Browser Compatibility Score

Note:CSS3 Overflow-wrap shows a browser compatibility score of 100. This is a collective score out of 100 to represent browser support of a web technology. The higher this score is, the greater is the browser compatibility. The browser compatibility score is not a 100% reflection for every browser and the web technology support. However, it does give you an estimate on how much you should rely on a particular web technology in terms of browser compatibility.

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