Show different overflow-x property values:
div.ex1 {
overflow-x: scroll;
}div.ex2 {
overflow-x: hidden;
}div.ex3 {
overflow-x: auto;
}div.ex4 {
overflow-x: visible;
}
Definition and Usage
The overflow-x property specifies whether to clip the content, add a scroll bar, or display overflow content of a block-level element, when it overflows at the left and right edges.
Tip: Use the overflow-y property to determine clipping at the top and bottom edges.
| Default value: | visible |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | no |
| Animatable: | no. Read about animatable |
| Version: | CSS3 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.overflowX=”scroll”Try it |
CSS Syntax
overflow-x: visible|hidden|scroll|auto|initial|inherit;
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| visible | The content is not clipped, and it may be rendered outside the left and right edges |
| hidden | The content is clipped – and no scrolling mechanism is provided |
| scroll | The content is clipped and a scrolling mechanism is provided |
| auto | Should cause a scrolling mechanism to be provided for overflowing boxes |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
