Web Design in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

Name

line-height

Synopsis

Specifies the minimum amount of space between baselines of adjacent text lines. Negative values are not permitted.

Values:

normal | <number> | <length> | <percentage> | inherit

Initial value:

normal

Applies to:

All elements.

Inherited:

Yes.

Percentages:

Relative to the font size of the element itself.

Computed value:

For length and percentage values, the absolute values; otherwise, as specified.