[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #64375: Set `word-break` property in screen reader only css.

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Mon Dec 8 06:02:05 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 manhphucofficial):

 I’m supportive of this fix.
 Adding `word-break: normal !important` to screen-reader-only text is a
 sensible safeguard, as inherited `break-word` can cause the letter-by-
 letter announcements described above. The change looks low-risk, improves
 consistency, and doesn’t alter visual output.

 A follow-up to standardize the various visually-hidden patterns across
 Core would also be helpful. Happy to help test any future refinements.

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Ticket URL: <https://core.trac.wordpress.org/ticket/64375#comment:3>
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