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CSS CSS Basics (2014) Basic Layout Clearing Floats

Corey Hayden
Corey Hayden
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Posted by Corey Hayden
Corey Hayden
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'display: table' in clearfix? What is that for?

The only rule that is not explained here is the 'display: table'. Why is that needed in the clearfix?

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Jaspreet Singh
Jaspreet Singh
5,207 Points
Jaspreet Singh
Jaspreet Singh
5,207 Points

you can use display inline,inline-block or table the serves the same purpose you can also use display block but it takes the whole line.that's why display inline ,inline-block or table are used because the takes the space according text. it's your wish what you want to use.

for more more information on display properties you can visit

https://css-tricks.com/almanac/properties/d/display/