line-height
Sets the height of a line box. It is commonly used to set the distance between lines of text, which significantly affects readability.
Quick example
p {
line-height: 1.6;
/* recommended for readability in long-form text */
}Quick facts
Initial value
normalInherited
Yes
Applies to
all elements
Animation type
numberOrLength
Values
normal line-height Browser Support
Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage
This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.
Safe to use without fallbacks.
1+
1+
1+
12+