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CSS

Posted by Yuval Blass
Yuval Blass
18,134 Points

overflow property

Hi, I don't understand what the overflow property does? (in common to float and clear properties).

1 Answer

egaratkaoroprat
egaratkaoroprat
16,630 Points

Do you have any reference with float and clear? These properties can be used in another context as well.

Basically, the overflow property sets the behavior of the content inside a container element. These are the values for overflow:

  • visible - If the content is larger than the container element, the container will match its size, so you can see the full content.
  • hidden - If the content overflows the container, it gets cut out. The container does not match its size.
  • scroll - The container always shows a scrollbar whether the content overflows or not.
  • auto - In case there is an overflow, the container will display a scrollbar.