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CSS CSS Layout Techniques Float Layout The Float Clearfix

Clearfix vs overflow

Hello, should have been the same using overflow: hidden, instead of clearfix function in this video? Thankz

1 Answer

Jonathan Grieve
MOD
Jonathan Grieve
Treehouse Moderator 91,253 Points

Hi there.

Clearfix is the main and most popular choice for fixing "normal flow" of elements.

overflow although I've not used it myself would normal work for single page or small projects but for big projects it's better to use clearfix. :-)