CSS overflow-wrap Property


Example

Let the browser be allowed to break lines with long words, if they overflow the container:

div {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}
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Definition and Usage

The overflow-wrap property specifies whether or not the browser can break lines with long words, if they overflow the container.

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Default value: normal
Inherited: yes
Animatable: no. Read about animatable
Version: CSS3
JavaScript syntax: object.style.overflowWrap="normal" Try it

Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.

Property
overflow-wrap 23.0 18.0 49.0 6.1 12.1


CSS Syntax

overflow-wrap: normal|anywhere|break-word|initial|inherit;

Property Values

Value Description Demo
normal Long words will not break, even if they overflow the container. This is default Demo ❯
anywhere Long words will break if they overflow the container Demo ❯
break-word Long words will break if they overflow the container Demo ❯
initial Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial
inherit Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit

Related Pages

CSS tutorial: CSS Overflow


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