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    There is no pure CSS you can use with cross compatibility. What I've got is all there is. You're better off with an image. Commented Jul 3, 2009 at 21:13
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    Vertical text crossbrowser is not so difficult. On the dns4.nl there is a solution that works even in opera. I tested it with all versions ie, mozilla and safari (also crown). the link is: dns4.nl/pagina/html_code/vertikale_tekst.html. comment for xkcd150: > Problem is, that's relying on the canvas element. – xkcd150 Sep 20 at 10:13 No, the procedure isn't relying on the canvas element. Commented Aug 22, 2009 at 12:29
  • Here's a tutorial that explain how to do all kind of text transformations even in IE (including the solution to your problem) :) useragentman.com/blog/2010/03/09/… Hope it helps! Commented Nov 10, 2010 at 6:22
  • Here is a breakdown of the technique I used: scottgale.com/blog/css-vertical-text/2010/03/01 Commented Dec 6, 2010 at 3:40
  • I could rotate successfully following the instructions giving on this page but i couldn't print the page. The text get printed backwards. This website was very useful to me: sevenwires.com/play/UpsideDownLetters.html Commented Dec 7, 2011 at 2:39