font-language-override
The font-language-override CSS property sets which language-specific glyphs are displayed. It is useful when you need more deliberate control over presentation or behavior in a focused part of the interface.
Overview
The font-language-override CSS property sets which language-specific glyphs are displayed. It is useful when you need more deliberate control over presentation or behavior in a focused part of the interface.
Browser support
| Feature | Desktop | Mobile | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Safari | Chrome Android | Safari iOS | |
| 143 | 143 | 34 | | 143 | | |
1+Supported (version) Not supported ※Has note Sub-feature descriptions sourced from MDN Web Docs (CC BY-SA 2.5)
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Compatibility
- Available with a vendor prefix: -moz- (4)
Syntax
CSS
.serbian {
font-language-override: "SRB";
}
.turkish {
font-language-override: "TRK";
}Live demo
Use cases
Refine text rhythm
Use font-language-override to make long-form reading or dense interface copy easier to scan and understand.
Support language nuances
Apply font-language-override when different writing systems or typographic conventions need more deliberate control.
Cautions
- Test font-language-override in the browsers you support, especially if it changes layout, text handling, or interaction behavior.
- Plan a fallback or acceptable degradation path when support is still limited.
Accessibility
- Check readability with zoom, narrow screens, and mixed-language content so text remains understandable.
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