B.57. line-break

This nonstandard property controls line-breaking policy (Kinsoku) for Japanese text.

By default, a relaxed line-breaking routine is used. This is the preferred method for modern typography, especially where narrow columns may exist. With this property, you can specify that a stricter, more traditional method is applied.

Inherited: Yes

B.57.1. Value

normal or strict

Initial value: normal

B.57.2. Compatibility

CSS Version: n/a

Internet Explorer 5 or later for Windows only.

Equivalent functionality is planned for inclusion in CSS3, and early drafts indicate that the property name and values will be the same as shown here. To follow the work on this front, see the CSS Working Group Web site.

B.57.3. Example

This style rule will instruct the browser to use strict (traditional) line-breaking rules for any element of class tradbreak:

.tradbreak {
  line-break: strict;
}