Example
Allow long words to be able to break and wrap onto the next line:
document.getElementById("myDIV").style.wordWrap = "break-word";
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Definition and Usage
The wordWrap property allows long words to be able to be broken and wrap onto the next line.
Browser Support
The wordWrap property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the wordWrap property:
object.style.wordWrap
Set the wordWrap property:
object.style.wordWrap="normal|break-word|initial|inherit"
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| normal | Break words only at allowed break points |
| break-word | Allows unbreakable words to be broken |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
Technical Details
| Default Value: | normal |
|---|---|
| Return Value: | A String, representing the word-wrap property of an element |
| CSS Version | CSS3 |
Related Pages
CSS reference: word-wrap property
< Style Object