B.49. layout-grid-char

East Asian writing systems generally call for character layout to be performed in a grid. This property sets the character size enforced by that grid.

layout-grid-mode must be set to char or both for this property to have any effect.

Inherited: Yes

See also: Section B.48layout-grid

B.49.1. Value

This property can take a CSS length value, a percentage of the parent element's width, auto (use the largest character in the font as the grid size), or none (character grid disabled).

Initial value: none

B.49.2. Compatibility

CSS Version: n/a

Internet Explorer 5 or later for Windows only.

Equivalent functionality is planned for inclusion in CSS3, but final property names and values are likely to differ. To follow the work on ...

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