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Travis Lima
Travis Lima
15,877 Points
Posted by Travis Lima
Travis Lima
15,877 Points

Did I miss something? How did "display: block;" center the navigation menu?

Did I miss something? How did "display: block;" center the navigation menu?

I am not sure why that would automatically center the navigation. I thought I was pretty clued up with display methods but for some reason, I can't wrap my head around, what Guil did there. Any help?

Maybe, I would have tried to do it differently.

KRIS NIKOLAISEN
KRIS NIKOLAISEN
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Can you post a link to the video?

2 Answers

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,271 Points

The default for block mode elements is that they will take up the full width of their containing element (and possibly the whole window). Depending on what other settings are in effect, allowing a previously constrained element to spread out might cause the contents to become centered.

For a more specific answer, please provide a link to the course page and an approximate time index in the video.

Travis Lima
Travis Lima
15,877 Points
Travis Lima
Travis Lima
15,877 Points

Thanks, everyone.

I'll remember for next time to refer to the video and timestamp when asking a question like this.

Steven Parker as I read what you wrote about the block elements taking up the full width of their container it all came flooding back - thanks.