CSS Reference

Quick Reference

The overflow-y property specifies whether to clip the content, add a scroll bar, or display overflow content, when it overflows at the top and bottom edges.

div {
    overflow-y: scroll;
}

Default

Default valuevisible
Inherited valuesno
Can it be animated?no

These are the allowed values.

ValueDescription
visibleThe content is not clipped, and it may be rendered outside the top and bottom edges (default)
hiddenThe content is clipped and no scrolling is provided
scrollThe content is clipped and scrolling is provided
autoScrolling should be provided for overflowing boxes
initialSets this property to its default value
inheritInherits this property from its parent element

Using JavaScript

The HTML element can also be styled using JavaScript and the element’s id.

document.getElementById('my_div').style.overflowY = 'scroll';
<button onclick='my_function()'>Click Here</button>

<script>
function my_function() {
    document.getElementById('my_div').style.overflowY = 'scroll';
}
</script>

CSS Notes:


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