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CSS CSS Foundations The Box Model Width, Height and Overflow Properties

Patrick Castro
Patrick Castro
11,917 Points
Posted by Patrick Castro
Patrick Castro
11,917 Points

Last challenge task 5 of 5

Can't pass on this one, isn't that just adding overflow:scroll on that div.main? I even tried using * selector to choose all elements but it conflicts with other tasks.

Can you help me? Thanks!

Stone Preston
Stone Preston
42,016 Points
Stone Preston
Stone Preston
42,016 Points

can you post the code you are using please

3 Answers

Cena Mayo
Cena Mayo
55,236 Points

Hi Patrick,

Note the direction '...IF..they are needed." :) Your solution currently displays them regardless of whether they're needed or not.

Patrick Castro
Patrick Castro
11,917 Points
Patrick Castro
Patrick Castro
11,917 Points

Sorry, here it is! The challenge is: Finally, add an overflow property that automatically provides scrollbars if and where they are needed.

/* Complete the challenge by writing CSS below */

a { display:inline-block; width:100px; }

div.main { box-sizing:border-box; max-height:150px; overflow:scroll; }

Patrick Castro
Patrick Castro
11,917 Points
Patrick Castro
Patrick Castro
11,917 Points

Thanks! I haven't paid attention to the IF, now I could figure out a solution!