Style pageBreakInsideProperty
Style Object
Definition and Usage
The pageBreakInside property sets or returns the page-break behavior inside an element (for printing or print preview).
Note:The pageBreakInside property does not affect absolutely positioned elements.
Syntax
Set the pageBreakInside property:
Object.style.pageBreakInside="auto|avoid|inherit"
Return the pageBreakInside property:
Object.style.pageBreakInside
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| auto | Default. Inserts a page break inside the element if necessary. |
| avoid | Avoids inserting a page break inside the element. |
| inherit | The value of the pageBreakInside property is inherited from the parent element. |
Browser Support
All major browsers support the pageBreakInside property.
Note:IE7 and earlier do not support the "inherit" value. IE8 supports "inherit" only if a !DOCTYPE is specified. IE9 supports "inherit".
Note:Firefox, Chrome, and Safari do not support the "avoid" value.
Tips and Notes
Tip:Avoid page-break properties inside tables, floating elements, and block elements with borders.
Example
Example
Avoid a page break inside the <p> element with id="footer":
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Rookie Tutorial (example.com)</title>
<script>
function setPageBreak(){
document.getElementById("footer").style.pageBreakInside="avoid";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<h1>This is a heading</h1>
<p>This is a paragraph</p>
<p id="footer">This is the footer paragraph</p>
<button type="button" onclick="setPageBreak()">Avoid page break in footer paragraph</button>
</body>
</html>
<html>
<head>
<meta charset="utf-8">
<title>Rookie Tutorial (example.com)</title>
<script>
function setPageBreak(){
document.getElementById("footer").style.pageBreakInside="avoid";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<h1>This is a heading</h1>
<p>This is a paragraph</p>
<p id="footer">This is the footer paragraph</p>
<button type="button" onclick="setPageBreak()">Avoid page break in footer paragraph</button>
</body>
</html>
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