word-break
Determines if the browser can break a single word into multiple lines when it's too long to fit. This is essential for preventing long URLs or unbroken strings of text from breaking your layout on small screens.
It is documented as part of the CSS Text specification.
Syntax
/* Usage Example */
.sidebar-url {
/* forces long links to break and wrap to the next line */
word-break: break-all;
}
/* Syntax */
word-break: normal;
word-break: break-all;
word-break: keep-all;
word-break: break-word;
word-break: auto-phrase;
/* Global values */
word-break: inherit;
word-break: initial;
word-break: revert;
word-break: revert-layer;
word-break: unset;word-break 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.
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