word-breaks
Text wrapping points
Word-breaks are the points where text can be divided at the end of a line, typically between syllables or after hyphens.
In typography and word processing, proper word-breaks prevent awkward spacing and maintain readable text flow.
The term also refers to the hyphenation rules that govern where breaks are permitted: The software handles word-breaks automatically.
Unit of pronunciation
- divisionSplitting into parts
- compoundCombined into one
- dashQuick burst or pinch
- en-dashMidlength horizontal stroke
em-dash · dictionary · orthography · morpheme · prefix · suffix · typography · justification
Exceed capacity and spill
- wrapEnclose by winding around
- newlineText formatting character
- marginEdge of a page
- whitespaceUnprintable gap characters
Clearness of text
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- scanningSystematic visual examination
- clarityState of being understandable
- chunkingDividing into manageable parts
syllable
Unit of pronunciation
en-dash · em-dash · dictionary · orthography · morpheme · prefix · suffix · typography · justification · linebreak
overflow
Exceed capacity and spill
whitespace · paragraph · column · reflow · ragged · flush · algorithm
legibility
Clearness of text
- comprehensionMental understanding of meaning
- scanningSystematic visual examination
- clarityState of being understandable
word-breaksscriptio continua
Text lacking word boundaries
concatenation · text flow · ligatures · run-on · unsegmented
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