Web Design in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

Name

max-height

Synopsis

Specifies the maximum height of an element. Negative values are not permitted.

Values:

<length> | <percentage> | none | inherit

Initial value:

none

Applies to:

All elements except nonreplaced inline elements (i.e., inline text elements), table columns, and column groups.

Inherited:

No.

Percentages:

Refer to the height of the containing block; if the height of the containing block is not specified and the element is not absolutely positioned, the percentage value is treated as 0 (zero).

Computed value:

Percentage values or absolute length as specified; otherwise, none.