hyphenationfree

Hyphenationfree is a typographic setting in which text is laid out without hyphenation. When hyphenation is enabled, words that would otherwise protrude at the end of a line can be split with a hyphen to improve justification. In hyphenationfree text, line breaks occur only at natural word boundaries or other allowed breakpoints defined by the layout engine, and no hyphen is inserted.

Common reasons to use hyphenationfree include tight column widths, prominent headings or titles, languages with inconsistent hyphenation rules, or design aesthetics that prefer clean right margins. It is common in headlines, digital displays, or print contexts where a strict visual rhythm is desired.

Implementation varies by tool. Many word processors offer a simple on/off switch for hyphenation. Web design can achieve hyphenationfree with CSS by setting hyphens: none and ensuring word breaks are controlled. In typesetting systems such as TeX or InDesign, users can disable hyphenation or override hyphenation dictionaries.

Impacts include improved readability in some layouts and for certain languages, but can cause ragged right edges, larger spaces between words, or a higher line count. Designers weigh the trade-offs between consistent word breaks and efficient line filling when choosing hyphenationfree.

See also: hyphenation, line breaking, justification, typography.