-ms-hyphenate-limit-zone property
Specifies a value that defines the width of the hyphenation zone.
This property is read/write.
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Syntax
-ms-hyphenate-limit-zone:
<percentage>
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<length>
Property values
Specifies a value that defines the width of the hyphenation zone.
- percentage
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Integer, followed by a percent sign (%) that specifies the width of the hyphenation zone, calculated with respect to the line box.
Negative values are not allowed.
- length
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A floating-point number, followed by a relative units designator, that indicates the width of the hyphenation zone. For more information about supported length units, see CSS Values and Units.
Negative values are not allowed.
CSS information
| Applies To | block containers |
|---|---|
| Media | visual |
| Inherited | true |
| Initial Value | 0 |
Standards information
- CSS Text Level 3, Section 5.3
Remarks
The -ms-hyphenate-limit-zone property enables you to control the amount of trailing whitespace permitted during hyphenation. The hyphenation zone is always at the logical right side of the padding box.
A word is considered for hyphenation only if it begins at or outside of the logical left limit of the hyphenation zone.
See also