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Richard Ward
Richard Ward
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Posted by Richard Ward
Richard Ward
14,665 Points

What is meant by 'clearing' the fourth item?

I understand that 'clearing' the 4th item (or every 3n+1 item) resolves the layout issues in broad terms but i'm failing to understand the specific function of the 'clear' selector. i.e what precisely is happening when we use the clear: left; declaration?

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Dwayne Pate
Dwayne Pate
12,249 Points
Dwayne Pate
Dwayne Pate
12,249 Points

Clear is canceling the float property. In this case, you are specifically not allowing elements to float to the left of each 4th item, putting the next item on a new line.