Change <br> height using CSS

Elevating <br> styling with CSS

CSS can empower you to control <br> styling and spacing. Here are a few concrete techniques for this purpose.

Using pseudo-elements for <br> styling

You can insert content post <br> tag with pseudo-elements, and manage their spacing:

/* Your <br>`s personal stylist is here */
br::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  height: 20px; /* Adjust this for desired height */
}
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Be aware of browser updates affecting rendering. Avoid negative values unless tighter line spacing is sought.

Height manipulation via font-size

Adjusting font-size can indirectly influence <br> height:

/* Turning the font-size knob to adjust <br> height */
br {
  font-size: 30px; /* Increasing spacing indirectly */
  line-height: 0; /* Prevents extra space */
}
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Achieving precision with inline-block

For precise height needs, display: inline-block and height settings can be the answer:

/* "<br>", you're getting a makeover! */
br {
  display: inline-block;
  height: 12px; /* Lend me your ears... I mean, adjust me */
  content: ""; /* Drop that content! */
}
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Conquering spacing with negative margins

Negative margins with br::after can pull text lines closer:

/* Oddly satisfying negative margin use-case */
br::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: -10px; /* Gutsy move! */
}
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Bear in mind this approach can lead to varying outcomes across browsers.

Advanced techniques for pro developers

Specific pseudo-class applications

Differentiating <br> elements using pseudo-classes can refine your visual presentation:

/* <br> gets VIP treatment during active state */
br:active {
  font-size: 0; /* We're going on a diet, folks! */
}
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Better understanding global elements

Deepening knowledge about global elements, such as the ones described by Mozilla.org, can further enhance your styling abilities.

Influence of the CSS box model

Recall that all CSS elements follow the box model. Adjusting line-height on elements around the <br> can be quite impactful:

/* Giving <p> a bit more breathing room */
p {
  line-height: 1.6; /* More space please! */
}
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Understanding and leveraging these concepts can significantly enhance line and break control as well as spacing quality.