5 February 2025

A Simple CSS Trick to Elevate Your Typography

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The Problem with Unbalanced Text

We've all seen it: headlines with awkward line breaks, where a single word dangles alone, breaking the visual flow of your design. It's not just aesthetically displeasing-it impacts readability and user experience.

Enter text-wrap: balance

This new CSS property solves typography headaches with one simple line of code.

Quick Implementation

.headline {
  text-wrap: balance;
}

Default vs Balanced Titles

Pro Tips

- Use sparingly on short, critical text elements

- Combine with max-width for best results

- Test across different screen sizes

- Disclaimer: Always check current browser compatibility and test across different devices and browsers.

Further Reading & Resources

1. MDN Web Docs: CSS text-wrap Property

2. Browser Compatibility: Can I Use text-wrap

Typography just got easier. Happy coding!