font-synthesis-style

Controls whether the browser is allowed to 'fake' an italic style by slanting the text if a real italic font file isn't available.

Quick example

.original-look {
  /* Prevents the browser from faking italics */
  font-synthesis-style: none;
}

Quick facts

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

Values

autonone

font-synthesis-style 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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