line-gap-override

The line-gap-override CSS descriptor defines the line-gap metric for the font. The line-gap metric is the font recommended line-gap or external leading.

Syntax

line-gap-override: normal;
line-gap-override: 90%;

Values

normal

The default value. When used the metric value is obtained from the font file.

<percentage>

A <percentage> value.

Formal definition

Related at-rule @font-face
Initial value normal
Percentages as specified
Computed value as specified

Formal syntax

normal | <percentage>

Examples

Overriding metrics of a fallback font

The line-gap-override property can help when overriding the metrics of a fallback font to better match those of a primary web font.

@font-face {
  font-family: web-font;
  src: url("https://example.com/font.woff");
}

@font-face {
  font-family: local-font;
  src: local(Local Font);
  line-gap-override: 125%;
}

Specifications

Browser compatibility

Desktop Mobile
Chrome Edge Firefox Internet Explorer Opera Safari WebView Android Chrome Android Firefox for Android Opera Android Safari on IOS Samsung Internet
line-gap-override
87
87
89
No
73
No
87
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89
62
No
14.0

See also

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https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/CSS/@font-face/line-gap-override