hyphenate-character
Sets the character used when a word is broken at the end of a line. While usually a hyphen (-), you can change it to something else (like an arrow or a different symbol).
Quick example
p {
/* Uses a specific character for hyphenation */
hyphenate-character: '\2010';
}Quick facts
Initial value
autoInherited
Yes
Applies to
all elements
Animation type
discrete
Values
autohyphenate-character Browser Support
Widely availableSince 202392% 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.
106+
98+
17+
106+