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.
Syntax
/* 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;
orphans Browser support
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.
25+
1.3+
12+