Description

Sets how a browser should display content that exceeds it's set size.
Value of auto and browsers make scrollbars avalable when needed.
Hidden content exceeding the size is clipped.
Scroll will generate scrollbars.
Visible and content should be visible outside the container.

Live Example
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Values
auto, hidden, scroll, visible
Default value
visible
Introduced in CSS version
2.1
Applies to elements
Block level elements
Inherited
No
Browser Support
BrowsersIEFirefoxSafariOperaChrome
Versionsfull 7, part 51170.2
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See the full list CSS properties and browser support: CSS Properties