widows
Specifies the minimum number of lines of a paragraph that must be left at the TOP of a new page or column when a page break occurs. It prevents lonely single lines from ending up on a new page by themselves.
It is documented as part of the CSS Fragmentation specification.
Syntax
/* Usage Example */
p {
/* Ensures that if a paragraph breaks, at least 3 lines appear on the next page */
widows: 3;
}
/* Global values */
widows: inherit;
widows: initial;
widows: revert;
widows: revert-layer;
widows: unset;widows 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+
Your first month is free
Managed WordPress hosting for faster sites.
Learn more