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Discussion on: What is the <wbr> HTML tag and why do I need it?

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J. G. Sebring

While I agree to the point you are making about perceiving it as different words, I think you took the niche subset of situations too for by applying it only to the example of a very long word in a very narrow container. What about this then:

Now put it in a context where the word actually mean something, like a function name or a compound word, it does makes sense.

Note: some languages, like Swedish, most compound words are closed making longer words more common. Limousine door handle protector becomes limousinedoorhandleprotector.

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Chris Bongers

Yeah think the example could have been better,
and like mentioned shy; could indeed be a nicer solution in many cases.

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J. G. Sebring

I think your example was good and a bit artistic.
My reply was directed to weisk who I think took your example a bit too literally, instead of just an example showing the feats of wbr.

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Chris Bongers

True, appreciate the feedback ✌️
Have the shy; one still in my head, so will just write it down for future reference.