The orphans
CSS property sets the minimum number of lines in a block container that must be shown at the bottom of a page, region, or column.
/* <integer> values */ orphans: 2; orphans: 3; /* Global values */ orphans: inherit; orphans: initial; orphans: unset;
In typography, an orphan is the first line of a paragraph that appears alone at the bottom of a page. (The paragraph continues on a following page.)
Syntax
Values
<integer>
- The minimum number of lines that can stay by themselves at the bottom of a fragment before a fragmentation break. The value must be positive.
Formal definition
Initial value | 2
|
Applies to | block container elements |
Inherited | yes |
Computed value | as specified |
Animation type | discrete |
Formal syntax
<integer>
Examples
Setting a minimum orphan size of three lines
HTML
<div>
<p>This is the first paragraph containing some text.</p>
<p>This is the second paragraph containing some more text than the first one. It is used to demonstrate how orphans work.</p>
<p>This is the third paragraph. It has a little bit more text than the first one.</p>
</div>
CSS
div { background-color: #8cffa0; height: 150px; columns: 3; orphans: 3; } p { background-color: #8ca0ff; } p:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
Result
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
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CSS Fragmentation Module Level 3The definition of 'orphans' in that specification. | Candidate Recommendation | Extends orphans to apply to any type of fragment, including pages, regions, or columns.
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CSS Level 2 (Revision 1)The definition of 'orphans' in that specification. | Recommendation | Initial definition. |
Browser compatibility
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Desktop | Mobile | |||||||||||
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orphans
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Chrome
Full support 25 |
Edge
Full support 12 |
Firefox
No support No |
IE
Full support 8 |
Opera
Full support 9.2 |
Safari
Full support 1.3 |
WebView Android
Full support ≤37 |
Chrome Android
Full support 25 |
Firefox Android
No support No |
Opera Android
Full support 14 |
Safari iOS
Full support 1 |
Samsung Internet Android
Full support 1.5 |
Legend
- Full support
- Full support
- No support
- No support
See also
orphans by Mozilla Contributors is licensed under CC-BY-SA 2.5.