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CSS Overflow

  • The overflow property in CSS manages the content overflow of an element when its content is larger than its container's dimensions.
  • It controls how content that overflows its container is handled.

Basic Usage of the overflow Property

The overflow property can take several values:

  • overflow: visible;: Default behavior, the overflow content is displayed outside the container.
  • overflow: hidden;: Clips the overflow content, hiding it from view.
  • overflow: scroll;: Always shows a scrollbar, allowing users to scroll to view the overflow content.
  • overflow: auto;: Shows a scrollbar only when the content overflows the container.

Example

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
  .container {
    width: 200px;
    height: 100px;
    border: 1px solid #000;
    overflow: scroll;
  }
</style>
</head>
<body>

<div class="container">
  <p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.</p>
</div>

</body>
</html>
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Benefits of Using overflow Property

  • Content Control: Allows management of content overflow within a fixed container.
  • User Experience: Improves user experience by managing how overflow content is displayed.
  • Layout Adjustments: Assists in maintaining a clean and predictable layout.

Best Practices for Using overflow

  • Consider Container Size: Ensure container size is fixed to see the effects of the overflow property.
  • Accessibility: Always consider user accessibility when using scrollable content.

Understanding the overflow property helps maintain a clean and predictable layout by handling overflow content within containers. It's a key aspect of creating a seamless user experience in web design.

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