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.

Quick example

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

Quick facts

Initial value
auto
Inherited
Yes
Applies to
all elements and text
Animation type
discrete

Values

autonone

font-synthesis-small-caps Browser Support

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.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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