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.
Quick example
article p {
/* Ensures at least 3 lines are kept together at the bottom of a column */
orphans: 3;
}Quick facts
Initial value
2Inherited
Yes
Applies to
block container elements
Animation type
byComputedValueType
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.
Safe to use without fallbacks.
25+
1.3+
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