Definition The overflow property sets what happens if the content of an element overflow its area. Inherited: No JavaScript Syntax CSS ...
Definition
The overflow property sets what happens if the content of an element overflow its area.Inherited: No
JavaScript Syntax
CSS properties can also be dynamically changed with a JavaScript.Scripting Syntax: object.style.overflow="hidden"
Example
| p { overflow: scroll } |
Possible Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| visible | Default. The content is not clipped. It renders outside the element |
| hidden | The content is clipped, but the browser does not display a scroll-bar to see the rest of the content |
| scroll | The content is clipped, but the browser displays a scroll-bar to see the rest of the content |
| auto | If the content is clipped, the browser should display a scroll-bar to see the rest of the content |
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