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When should a developer avoid using `overflow:hidden` in CSS?

A developer must not use `overflow:hidden` on section wrappers. This CSS property can hide parts of the content. It can clip important elements like buttons or text.

By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record

The rule

A developer must not use `overflow:hidden` on section wrappers.

This CSS property can hide parts of the content. It can clip important elements like buttons or text.

A developer should avoid `overflow:hidden` on section wrappers. This property hides content that goes outside the wrapper's box. It can cut off buttons, hints, or other important parts of a user interface. Instead, a developer should adjust the content's size. Or, a developer should make the wrapper big enough to show all content. Only use `overflow:hidden` for specific cases. These cases include canvas containers or modal windows.

A developer adds `overflow:hidden` to a section wrapper. This section contains a crossword puzzle. The 'Hint' and 'Check' buttons are at the bottom of the puzzle. Because of `overflow:hidden`, these buttons are not visible to the user. The user cannot complete the puzzle correctly.

Words you'll need

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Human-Computer Interaction

How people and computers communicate and work together

User Experience

How people feel and succeed when interacting with AI systems

Information Architecture

How information is organized and labeled so people find it

Design Patterns

Reusable solutions to common problems in design

Questions people ask

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Why is part of the user interface hidden or cut off?

A developer changed the size of a status area. The developer made the status area a fixed height.

What are the key parts of planning a new design tool?

A good plan for a design tool includes a detailed product document. This document describes all features.

How can a developer make sure an overlay pane does not change the page layout?

A developer must use `position: fixed` or `position: absolute` for an overlay pane. This makes the pane float above other content.

How should a developer design carousel cards to use space well?

Carousel cards should always look full. A card with only one line of text looks empty.

What to remember

A developer must not use `overflow:hidden` on section wrappers. This CSS property can hide parts of the content. It can clip important elements like buttons or text.