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CSS

Posted by Andrew Stelmach
Andrew Stelmach
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Why use 'display: table' in a clearfix?

In the CSS Layout Techniques - The Float Clearfix video, Guil uses a clearfix for the main header element by adding a pseudo element after the main header, giving it blank content, using 'clear: both;'.

I understand why he does this, but I don't understand why he gives it display: table;. Can anyone explain why?

.group::after { content: " "; display: table; clear: both; }

(the main header element has the class 'group' in the html)

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