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CSS hyphenate-limit-chars Enhance Typography with Precise Hyphenation
Learn about CSS hyphenate-limit-chars to control text hyphenation.
Set minimum word length and characters before/after hyphen for better readability.
Various options available.
Set minimum word length and characters before/after hyphen for better readability.
Various options available.
Syntax
The hyphenate-limit-chars
property in CSS allows you to control text hyphenation with specific values. Here’s a simple breakdown:
Explanation
-
Numeric Values:
10 4 4
: Minimum word length is 10, 4 characters before and after the hyphen.10 4
: Minimum word length is 10, 4 characters before the hyphen, and same after.10
: Minimum word length is 10, others areauto
.
-
Keyword Values:
auto
: User agent chooses appropriate values. Defaults to 5 characters for word length, 2 before and after.
-
Mixed Values:
- You can mix numeric and
auto
values for partial control.
- You can mix numeric and
-
Global Values:
inherit
: Inherits value from parent.initial
: Sets to default value.revert
: Reverts to user agent’s default.revert-layer
: Reverts to parent layer’s value.unset
: Resets to natural value.
Values
<number> <number> <number>
: Specifies word length, characters before, and after the hyphen.<number> <number>
: Specifies word length and characters before the hyphen (same after).<number>
: Specifies word length, others areauto
.auto
: User agent chooses values.- Mix: Combine numeric and
auto
. - Global Values:
inherit
,initial
,revert
,revert-layer
,unset
.
Formal Syntax
The formal syntax for hyphenate-limit-chars
is:
Example
HTML
CSS
This will demonstrate different hyphenation rules applied to the text.
Browser Compatibility
The hyphenate-limit-chars
property is supported by some browsers but not all. Here’s a quick overview:
Supported Browsers
- Google Chrome: Supports from version 13.
- Microsoft Edge: Supports from version 79.
- Opera: Supports from version 44.0.
Not Supported
- Mozilla Firefox: No support.
- Safari: No support.
For the latest compatibility info, check the MDN Web Docs Browser Compatibility Data.
Alternatives and Fallbacks
If you need to support browsers that don’t support hyphenate-limit-chars
, consider these alternatives:
- CSS
hyphens
Property: Basic hyphenation control. - JavaScript Libraries: Libraries can handle text hyphenation.
- Manual Hyphenation: Manually insert hyphens using the soft hyphen character (
­
).
Best Practices
- Test Across Browsers: Ensure consistent text presentation.
- Use Feature Queries: Apply
hyphenate-limit-chars
only in supporting browsers. - Provide Fallbacks: Maintain a consistent user experience.
See Also
For more info, check out:
hyphens
Property: Learn more about the basichyphens
property.- CSS Text Module: Dive deeper into CSS text formatting.
By understanding and using hyphenate-limit-chars
, you can create more polished and readable websites. Happy coding!
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