Style resize Property
Examples
Specify whether the user can adjust the size of the div element:
document.getElementById("myDIV").style.resize="both";
Definition and Usage
The resize property specifies whether the size of an element can be adjusted by the user.
Note:The resize property only works when the element's overflow property is not set to "visible". In other words, if you want the resize property to take effect, you need to set the element's overflow property to auto, hidden, or scroll.
Browser Support
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Firefox, Chrome, and Safari support the resize property.
Syntax
Return the resize property:
object.style.resize
Set the resize property:
object.style.resize="none|both|horizontal|vertical|initial|inherit"
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| none | Default value. The user cannot adjust the size of the element. |
| both | The user can adjust the height and width of the element. |
| horizontal | The user can adjust the width of the element. |
| vertical | The user can adjust the height of the element. |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Seeinitial。 |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Seeinherit。 |
Technical Details
| Default value: | none |
|---|---|
| Return value: | A string, representing the element's resize property. |
| CSS Version | CSS3 |
Related Articles
CSS Reference:resize property
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