-ms-hyphenate-limit-zone property

Specifies a value that defines the width of the hyphenation zone.

This property is read/write.

CSS Text Level 3, Section 5.3Internet Explorer 10

 

Syntax

-ms-hyphenate-limit-zone: <percentage> | <length>

Property values

Specifies a value that defines the width of the hyphenation zone.

  • percentage
    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
    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

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

CSSStyleDeclaration