CSS | word-wrap Property
The word-wrap property in CSS is used to break long word and wrap into the next line. It defines whether to break words when the content exceeds the boundaries of its container.
Syntax:
word-wrap: normal|break-word|initial|inherit;
Property Value:
- normal: It is the default value, The lines can only be broken at normal break points (spaces, non-alphanumeric characters, etc.).
Syntax:
word-wrap: normal;
Example:
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- break-word: Words that exceed the width of the container will be arbitrarily broken to fit within the container’s bounds.
Syntax:
word-wrap: break-word;
Example:
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div {
word-wrap:break-word;
width: 150px;
border: 1px solid black;
}
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chevron_rightfilter_none - initial: It is used to set word-wrap property to its default value.
- inherit: This property is inherited from its parent.
Supported Browsers: The browser supported by word-wrap property are listed below:
- Google Chrome 4.0
- Internet Explore 5.5
- Firefox 3.5
- Safari 3.1
- Opera 10.5
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