CSS3 word-wrap Property

Example

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

p.test {word-wrap:break-word;}

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Browser Support

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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