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CSS Responsive Layouts Responsive Theory Thinking in Relative Units

Posted by Mehmood sharma
Mehmood sharma
608 Points

Elements that use percentages are relative to their container.

Elements that use percentages are relative to their
container.

Mudit Binwal
Mudit Binwal
761 Points

The elements use % or em are always relative to its parent container.

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,657 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
229,657 Points

Yes, what you say is true in most cases.

But, did you have a question?

Mehmood sharma
Mehmood sharma
608 Points
Mehmood sharma
Mehmood sharma
608 Points

thanks