Name

width

Synopsis

Defines the width of an element’s content area. Padding, borders, and margins are added to this value. Negative values are not permitted.

Values:

<length> | <percentage> | auto | inherit

Initial value:

auto

Applies to:

Block-level elements and replaced elements (such as images).

Inherited:

No.

Percentages:

Refer to the width of the containing block.

Computed value:

The percentage value or auto as specified or the absolute length; auto if the property does not apply.

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