Example
Set the minimum width of a <div> element:
document.getElementById("myDIV").style.minWidth = "400px";Try it Yourself »
Definition and Usage
The minWidth property sets or returns the minimum width of an element.
The minWidth property has effect only on block-level elements or on elements with absolute or fixed position.
Tip: To set or return the maximum width of an element, use the maxWidth property.
Browser Support
The minWidth property is supported in all major browsers.
Syntax
Return the minWidth property:
object.style.minWidth
Set the minWidth property:
object.style.minWidth="length|%|initial|inherit"
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| length | Defines the minimum width in length units. Default is 0 |
| % | Defines the minimum width in % of the parent element |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
Technical Details
| Default Value: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Return Value: | A String, representing the minimum width of an element |
| CSS Version | CSS2 |
More Examples
Example
Return the minimum width of a <p> element:
alert(document.getElementById("myP").style.minWidth);
Try it Yourself »
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Dimension
CSS reference: min-width property
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