For challenging layouts with potentially long, unbroken strings (like URLs or product IDs), combine 'overflow-wrap: break-word;' with 'word-break: break-all;' sparingly for maximum protection against horizontal overflow. Always prioritize 'overflow-wrap' first for more natural breaks, and only resort to 'word-break: break-all;' when absolutely necessary.
.text-container {
/* Default and recommended for most cases to prevent overflow */
overflow-wrap: break-word; /* Breaks words if necessary to prevent overflow */
/* For fine-tuning, 'word-break' can be more aggressive */
/* Example: breaking extremely long words without spaces */
/* word-break: break-all; */ /* Breaks at any character to fit, use with caution */
/* Default behavior (no forced breaks unless line-wrapping algorithm allows) */
/* word-break: normal; */
/* Combine with hyphens for improved readability of broken words */
/* hyphens: auto; */ /* Requires language attribute on HTML element */
}