CSS Width and Height
Learn how width and height really work, including percentages, max-width, and why fixed sizes break layouts.
David Miller
December 25, 2025
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Width and height control element size.
Fixed width (danger)
.box {
width: 500px;
}
Breaks on mobile.
Flexible width (best)
.box {
width: 100%;
max-width: 500px;
}
Height
Avoid fixed height unless necessary.
Real world advice
- Let content decide height
- Control width carefully
Remember
- max-width saves responsive layout
- Fixed sizes cause problems
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