| max-width, min-width | NN 6 IE n/a CSS 2 |
| Inherited: No | |
These attributes let you establish a minimum and/or maximum width for an element. You can bracket the permissible width of an element regardless of the width caused by the natural flow of the content within a parent container. |
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| CSS Syntax | |
max-width: length | percentage | none min-width: length | percentage | none |
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| Value | |
See the discussion of length values at the beginning of the chapter. The value may also be a percentage that is calculated relative to the element's container. A value of none removes all constraints, allowing the content to flow naturally. |
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| Initial Value | |
none (max-width); none (min-width). |
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| Applies To | |
All elements. |
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| Object Model Reference | |
[window.]document.getElementById("elementID").style.minWidth
[window.]document.getElementById("elementID").style.maxWidth
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