overflow-inline

The overflow-inline CSS media feature can be used to test how the output device handles content that overflows the initial containing block along the inline axis.

Syntax

The overflow-inline feature is specified as a keyword value chosen from the list below.

none
Content that overflows the inline axis is not displayed.
scroll
Content that overflows the inline axis can be seen by scrolling to it.

Examples

HTML

<p>Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Nullam ac turpis eleifend, fringilla velit ac, aliquam tellus. Vestibulum ante ipsum primis in faucibus orci luctus et ultrices posuere cubilia Curae; Nunc velit erat, tempus id rutrum sed, dapibus ut urna. Integer vehicula nibh a justo imperdiet rutrum. Nam faucibus pretium orci imperdiet sollicitudin. Nunc id facilisis dui. Proin elementum et massa et feugiat. Integer rutrum ullamcorper eleifend. Proin sit amet tincidunt risus. Sed nec augue congue eros accumsan tincidunt sed eget ex.</p>

CSS

p {
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@media (overflow-inline: scroll) {
  p {
    color: red;
  }
}

Result

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
Media Queries Level 4
The definition of 'overflow-inline' in that specification.
Candidate Recommendation Initial definition.

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
overflow-inline media featureChrome No support NoEdge No support NoFirefox Full support 66IE No support NoOpera No support NoSafari No support NoWebView Android No support NoChrome Android No support NoFirefox Android Full support 66Opera Android No support NoSafari iOS No support NoSamsung Internet Android No support No

Legend

Full support
Full support
No support
No support