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Set the font variant with CSS
The CSS font-variant property controls how text is displayed, allowing you to transform lowercase letters into small capital letters or display text normally.
Syntax
font-variant: normal | small-caps | inherit;
Parameters
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
normal |
Default value. Text displays normally |
small-caps |
Converts lowercase letters to small capital letters |
inherit |
Inherits the font-variant from parent element |
Example: Using small-caps
<html>
<head>
<style>
.small-caps {
font-variant: small-caps;
}
.normal {
font-variant: normal;
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p class="small-caps">
This text will be rendered as small caps
</p>
<p class="normal">
This text displays normally
</p>
</body>
</html>
Example: Inline Styling
<html>
<head>
</head>
<body>
<p style="font-variant: small-caps;">
This text will be rendered as small caps
</p>
<p style="font-variant: normal;">
This text displays with normal font variant
</p>
</body>
</html>
Comparison
| Value | Effect on "Hello World" | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
normal |
Hello World | Default text display |
small-caps |
HELLO WORLD (but H and W are larger) | Headings, emphasis, formal documents |
Conclusion
The font-variant property provides an elegant way to display text in small capitals. Use small-caps for formal styling and normal for standard text display.
Updated on: 2026-03-15T23:18:59+05:30
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