font-stretch

Allows you to choose a wider or narrower version of a font if the font family supports it (commonly used with variable fonts to squeeze or stretch text).

Quick example

h1 {
  /* Uses a condensed version of the font */
  font-stretch: 75%;
}

Quick facts

Initial value
normal
Inherited
Yes
Applies to
all elements and text
Animation type
byComputedValueType

font-stretch Browser Support

Widely available Since 2020 95% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2020.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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ESC