CSS line-clamp Property Reference

The CSS line-clamp property is a standard property in CSS Overflow. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

line-clamp overview

The CSS line-clamp property is a standard property in CSS Overflow. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

The property is not inherited by default. Use an explicit global keyword when inheritance is intended.

Syntax and formal definition

line-clamp formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	none \| <integer>
Initial value	none
Applies to	blockContainersExceptMultiColumnContainers
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	integer
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Overflow
Status	Standard

Practical examples

These declarations demonstrate valid ways to set line-clamp. The initial and inherit global keywords remain available even when a property-specific value is preferable.

line-clamp live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  line-clamp: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  line-clamp: inherit;
}

@supports (line-clamp: initial) {
  .supported {
    line-clamp: initial;
  }
}