CSS text-decoration-line Property
Sets the kind of decoration that is used on text
Syntax
text-decoration-line: none | underline | overline | line-through | blink;Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| none | No decoration line |
| underline | Line beneath text |
| overline | Line above text |
| line-through | Line through text |
| underline overline | Both under and over |
Example
.deleted {
text-decoration-line: line-through;
color: #888;
}Understanding CSS text-decoration-line
The CSS text-decoration-line property sets the kind of decoration that is used on text. As part of the Typography module in CSS, it is one of the most commonly used properties for controlling the visual presentation of web pages.
You can set text-decoration-line to values such as none, underline, overline, line-through, among others. Each value changes how the browser renders the affected element, giving you fine-grained control over your page layout and design. Choosing the right value depends on the specific design requirements of your project.
Common use cases for the text-decoration-line property include responsive web design, component-based layouts, and creating visually consistent interfaces across devices. It works closely with related properties like text-decoration, text-decoration-style, text-decoration-color to achieve complex styling effects. Understanding how these properties interact helps you write cleaner, more maintainable stylesheets.
Browser support for text-decoration-line is excellent across all modern browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. For older browsers, consider using fallback values or progressive enhancement strategies. The property can also be set dynamically via JavaScript using element.style.textDecorationLine or the CSS custom properties (variables) approach for theming.
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