Web Design in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

Name

max-width

Synopsis

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

Values:

<length> | <percentage> | none | inherit

Initial value:

none

Applies to:

All elements except nonreplaced elements (i.e., inline text elements), table rows, and row groups.

Inherited:

No.

Percentages:

Refer to width of the containing block.

Computed value:

Percentage values or absolute length as specified.