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CSS

Posted by Alex Watts
Alex Watts
8,396 Points

The code within float clear fix, what does it do?

Specifically what does the following mean: ::after display: table; content: " ";

Alex Watts
Alex Watts
8,396 Points

Thanks, is there a more effective way of creating this effect.

1 Answer

Jason Berteotti
Jason Berteotti
12,352 Points
Jason Berteotti
Jason Berteotti
12,352 Points

It is effectively placing an empty psuedo element between the floating element and the element it would run into, forcing both away from each other with a "clear: both;"

Jason Berteotti
Jason Berteotti
12,352 Points

Not currently implemented by any browser. There are other methods, but this one seems to be the standard.