font-synthesis-small-caps

Controls whether the browser is allowed to 'fake' small-caps by shrinking capital letters if the font doesn't have a real small-caps version.

It is documented as part of the CSS Fonts specification.

/* Usage Example */
.no-fake-caps {
  /* Prevents the browser from faking small-caps */
  font-synthesis-small-caps: none;
}

/* Syntax */
font-synthesis-small-caps: auto;
font-synthesis-small-caps: none;

/* Global values */
font-synthesis-small-caps: inherit;
font-synthesis-small-caps: initial;
font-synthesis-small-caps: revert;
font-synthesis-small-caps: revert-layer;
font-synthesis-small-caps: unset;
Widely available Since 2023 94% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2023.

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