Javascript Reference - HTML DOM Style orphans Property
The orphans property sets or gets
the minimum number of lines that must be
visible at the bottom of a page for printing or print preview.
Browser Support
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Style orphans |
Yes | 9.0 | No | No | Yes |
Syntax
Return the orphans property:
var v = object.style.orphans
Set the orphans property:
object.style.orphans='number|initial|inherit'
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| number | An integer to set the minimum number of visible lines. Negative values are not allowed. The default value is 2. |
| initial | Set to default value |
| inherit | Inherit from parent element. |
Technical Details
| Default Value: | 2 |
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| Return Value: | A string representing the minimum number of lines to print at the bottom of the page |
| CSS Version | CSS2 |