CSS clear

The CSS clear property is used to for control flow when using the float property. Using CSS clear, you can specify whether to keep one or both sides of an element "clear" (i.e. no elements can appear on the side that is clear).

Syntax: clear: <value>
Possible Values:
  • none - floating elements can appear on either side
  • left - floating elements can not appear on the left (i.e. keep the left side "clear")
  • right - floating elements can not appear on the right (i.e. keep the right side "clear")
  • both - floating elements can not appear on the left or right (i.e. keep both sides "clear")
  • inherit
Initial Value: None
Applies to: Block-level elements
Inherited: No
Media: Visual
Example: clear: right;
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