CSS Overflow
The CSS overflow property specifies how to handle the content when it overflows its block level container.
We know that every single element on a page is a rectangular box and the size, positioning and behavior of these boxes are controlled via CSS.
Let’s take an example: If you don’t set the height of the box, it will grow as large as the content. But if you set a specific height or width of the box and the content inside cannot fit then what will happen. The CSS overflow property is used to overcome this problem. It specifies whether to clip content, render scroll bars, or just display content.
CSS Overflow property values
Value | Description |
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visible | It specifies that overflow is not clipped. it renders outside the element’s box.this is a default value. |
hidden | It specifies that the overflow is clipped, and rest of the content will be invisible. |
scroll | It specifies that the overflow is clipped, and a scroll bar is used to see the rest of the content. |
auto | It specifies that if overflow is clipped, a scroll bar is needed to see the rest of the content. |
inherit | It inherits the property from its parent element. |
initial | It is used to set the property to its initial value. |
CSS Overflow Example
Let’s see a simple CSS overflow property.
Output:
The overflow property specifies what to do if the content of an element exceeds the size of the element’s box.
overflow:scroll
overflow:hidden