Min-Width and Max-Width Patterns
Constrain elements with min-width and max-width for comfortable reading widths.
min-width and max-width Overview
min-width sets the minimum size an element can shrink to. max-width sets the upper limit. Together they create responsive elements that flex within a defined range.
max-width for Readable Content
Long lines of text are hard to read. Constrain text containers to a comfortable line length:
.article {
max-width: 70ch; /* ~70 characters per line */
margin-inline: auto;
}All lessons in this course
- Mobile-First vs Desktop-First Approach
- Fluid Widths with Percentages
- Min-Width and Max-Width Patterns
- Responsive Images and the Picture Element