orphans

Specifies the minimum number of lines of a paragraph that must be left at the bottom of a page or column before a break.

It is documented as part of the CSS Fragmentation specification.

/* Usage Example */
article p {
  /* Ensures at least 3 lines are kept together at the bottom of a column */
  orphans: 3;
}

/* Global values */
orphans: inherit;
orphans: initial;
orphans: revert;
orphans: revert-layer;
orphans: unset;
Widely available Since 2015 94% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

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