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CSS3 word-wrap Property
Example
Allow long words to be able to break and wrap onto the next line:
p.test {word-wrap:break-word;}
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Browser Support
The word-wrap property is supported in all major browsers.
Definition and Usage
The word-wrap property allows long words to be able to be broken and wrap onto the next line.
| Default value: | normal |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | yes |
| Version: | CSS3 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.wordWrap="break-word" |
Syntax
word-wrap: normal|break-word;
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| normal | Break words only at allowed break points |
| break-word | Allows unbreakable words to be broken |
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