# Property Description

The line-height property specifies the line height.

Note: Negative values are not allowed.

# Property Values

Value | Description
--- | ---
normal | (default) A normal line height
number | A number that will be multiplied with the current font size to set the line height
length | A fixed line height in px, pt, cm, etc.
% | A line height specified as a percentage of the current font size
inherit1 | Specifies that the value of the property should be inherited from the parent element

# Examples

This example shows how to set the line height using percentages.

    p.small {
      line-height:90%
    }

    p.big {
      line-height:150%
    }

# Browser Support

Firefox | IE | Chrome | Opera | Safari

1 - 'inherit' not supported by IE

# Miscellaneous Information

Inherited: | Yes
Defined In: | CSS1