Example
Make a <div> element resizable:
document.getElementById("myDIV").style.resize = "both";
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Definition and Usage
The resize property specifies whether or not an element is resizable by the user.
Note: The resize property applies to elements whose computed overflow value is something other than "visible".
Browser Support
The resize property is supported in Firefox, Opera 15+, Chrome, and Safari.
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 resize the element |
| both | The user can adjust both the height and the 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. Read about initial |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
Technical Details
| Default Value: | none |
|---|---|
| Return Value: | A String, representing the resize property of an element |
| CSS Version | CSS3 |
Related Pages
CSS reference: resize property
< Style Object