CSS word-wrap Property


Example

Allow long words to be able to break and wrap onto the next line:

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

The word-wrap property allows long words to be able to be broken and wrap onto the next line.

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

Browser Support

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

Property
word-wrap 4.0 5.5 3.5 3.1 10.5

CSS Syntax

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

Property Values

Value Description Demo
normal Break words only at allowed break points. This is default Demo ❯
break-word Allows unbreakable words to be broken 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 Text Effects


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