::first-letter | CSS Selectors & Pseudo-classes

A pseudo-element that targets the very first letter of the first line of a block-level element. perfect for creating drop caps.

Quick example

p::first-letter {
  /* Creates a large drop-cap effect */
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  float: left;
  padding: 4px;
}

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.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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