CSS Pocket Reference, 3rd Edition

Name

max-height

Values:

<length> | <percentage> | none | inherit

Initial value:

none

Applies to:

All elements except inline nonreplaced elements and table elements.

Inherited:

No.

Percentages:

Refer to the height of the containing block.

Computed value:

For percentages, as specified; for length values, the absolute length; otherwise, none.

Description:

The value of this property sets a maximum constraint on the height of the element. Thus, the element can be shorter than the specified value but not taller. Negative values are not permitted.

Example:

div#footer {max-height: 3em;}

Supported by:

Firefox, Internet Explorer 7+, Opera, Safari.