CSS clear Property
Example
The <p> element is pushed below left floated elements (the <p> element do not allow floating elements on the left side):
img
{
float: left;
}
p.clear
{
clear: left;
}
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Definition and Usage
The clear property controls the flow next to
floated elements.
The clear property specifies what
should happen with the element that is next to a floating element.
Tip: Also look at the
float property.
| Default value: | none |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | no |
| Animatable: | no. Read about animatable |
| Version: | CSS1 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.clear="both" Try it |
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| clear | 1.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 6.0 |
CSS Syntax
clear: none|left|right|both|initial|inherit;
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| none | Default. The element is not pushed below left or right floated elements |
| left | The element is pushed below left floated elements |
| right | The element is pushed below right floated elements |
| both | The element is pushed below both left and right floated elements |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Float
HTML DOM reference: clear property
