Set the overflow property to scroll:
The overflow property specifies what happens if content overflows an element's box.
| Default value: | visible |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | no |
| Version: | CSS2 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.overflow="scroll" |
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The overflow property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The value "inherit" is not supported in IE7 and earlier. IE8 requires a !DOCTYPE. IE9 supports "inherit".
| Value | Description | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| visible | The overflow is not clipped. It renders outside the element's box. This is default | Play it » |
| hidden | The overflow is clipped, and the rest of the content will be invisible | Play it » |
| scroll | The overflow is clipped, but a scroll-bar is added to see the rest of the content | Play it » |
| auto | If overflow is clipped, a scroll-bar should be added to see the rest of the content | Play it » |
| inherit | Specifies that the value of the overflow property should be inherited from the parent element |
CSS tutorial: CSS Positioning
HTML DOM reference: overflow property
Complete CSS Reference
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