width

The width property designates an element’s width, which does not include borders, margin, or padding.

Syntax

Note that, if set, the min-width and max-width properties will override the width property.

.automatic {
  width: auto;
}

.pixels {
  width: 400px;
}

.percentage {
  width: 60%;
}

Values

auto
Default value. Width is automatically calculated by the browser.

length
Designates the element’s width in px, cm, em, rem, etc.

%
Designates the element’s width as a percentage of its container.

initial
Sets the property to its default value.

inherit
Inherits this property’s value from its parent item.

Browser Compatibilty

Demos

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