Experimental
This is an experimental technology
Check the Browser compatibility table carefully before using this in production.
The ruby-align
CSS property defines the distribution of the different ruby elements over the base.
/* Keyword values */
ruby-align: start;
ruby-align: center;
ruby-align: space-between;
ruby-align: space-around;
/* Global values */
ruby-align: inherit;
ruby-align: initial;
ruby-align: unset;
Syntax
Values
start
- Is a keyword indicating that the ruby will be aligned with the start of the base text.
center
- Is a keyword indicating that the ruby will be aligned at the middle of the base text.
space-between
- Is a keyword indicating that the extra space will be distributed between the elements of the ruby.
space-around
- Is a keyword indicating that the extra space will be distributed between the elements of the ruby, and around it.
Formal definition
Initial value | space-around |
---|---|
Applies to | ruby bases, ruby annotations, ruby base containers, ruby annotation containers |
Inherited | yes |
Computed value | as specified |
Animation type | discrete |
Formal syntax
start | center | space-between | space-around
Examples
Ruby aligned at the start of the base text
HTML
<ruby>
<rb>This is a long text to check</rb>
<rp>(</rp><rt>short ruby</rt><rp>)</rp>
</ruby>
CSS
ruby {
ruby-align: start;
}
Result
Ruby aligned at the center of the base text
HTML
<ruby>
<rb>This is a long text to check</rb>
<rp>(</rp><rt>short ruby</rt><rp>)</rp>
</ruby>
CSS
ruby {
ruby-align: center;
}
Result
Extra space distributed between ruby elements
HTML
<ruby>
<rb>This is a long text to check</rb>
<rp>(</rp><rt>short ruby</rt><rp>)</rp>
</ruby>
CSS
ruby {
ruby-align: space-between;
}
Result
Extra space distributed between and around ruby elements
HTML
<ruby>
<rb>This is a long text to check</rb>
<rp>(</rp><rt>short ruby</rt><rp>)</rp>
</ruby>
CSS
ruby {
ruby-align: space-around;
}
Result
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
---|---|---|
CSS Ruby Layout Module Level 1 The definition of 'ruby-align' in that specification. |
Working Draft | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
BCD tables only load in the browser
See also
- HTML Ruby elements:
<ruby>
,<rt>
,<rp>
, and<rtc>
. - CSS Ruby properties:
ruby-position
,ruby-merge
.