Typography
CSS Text Align
Aligning Text in CSS
CSS text alignment uses left, center, or justify, with text-align-last.
Understanding CSS Text Alignment
CSS text alignment allows you to control the horizontal positioning of text within an element. The text-align property is essential for aligning text, and it can take several values, such as left, center, right, and justify. Each of these values serves a different purpose in text formatting and layout design.
Basic Text Alignment Values
The text-align property is applied to block elements and determines how inline content like text is aligned within the block. Here are the basic values you can use:
- left: Aligns the text to the left side of the element. This is the default alignment.
- center: Centers the text within the element.
- right: Aligns the text to the right side of the element.
- justify: Stretches the text so that each line has equal width, and the left and right edges are aligned.
Using text-align-last
The text-align-last property allows you to control the alignment of the last line of a block or a paragraph. This property is particularly useful when using justify alignment to ensure that the final line is handled differently, such as aligning it to the left, center, or right.
Here is how you can use text-align-last:
Text Alignment in Different Contexts
Text alignment can be crucial in various web design contexts, such as laying out articles, creating navigation menus, or designing footers. Proper use of text alignment enhances readability and can provide a more aesthetically pleasing layout.
Consider experimenting with different alignments to see how they affect the appearance and readability of your content.
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