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hyphenate-limit-chars Summary

Specifies the minimum number of characters in a hyphenated word

Overview table

Syntax

Values

auto: Corresponds to a value of 5 2 2, indicating a 5-character word limit, 2 characters required before a hyphenation break, and 2 characters required following a hyphenation break.
integer: One to three integer values, corresponding to the word limit, the minimum number of characters required before a hyphenation break, and the minimum number of characters required following a hyphenation break, respectively.

If the third value is missing it is equal to the second.

If the second and third values are missing they are given a value of auto.

Negative values are not allowed.

Examples


hyphenate-limit-chars: 6 3 2;

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