[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #64375: Set `word-break` property in screen reader only css.
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Wed Dec 17 11:37:42 UTC 2025
#64375: Set `word-break` property in screen reader only css.
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Reporter: peterwilsoncc | Owner: (none)
Type: defect (bug) | Status: new
Priority: normal | Milestone: 7.0
Component: General | Version:
Severity: normal | Resolution:
Keywords: has-patch | Focuses: accessibility, css
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Comment (by palak678):
This change makes sense from an accessibility perspective. Adding **word-
break: normal !important** ensures screen-reader-only text is read as
complete words instead of being split unnaturally, which improves the
overall screen reader experience.
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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/64375#comment:4>
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