CSS The max-width Property

⭐ CSS max-width Property 

max-width sets the maximum width an element is allowed to grow.

Even if the screen is bigger, the element won’t exceed this width.

1. Basic Example

The <div> will never be wider than 600px.

 2. max-width vs width

width example:

• Always stays 600px

• Not responsive

max-width example:

• Shrinks on small screens

• Stops growing after 600px

• Best for responsive design

 3. With Images

Prevents images from overflowing the screen.

 4. With Centering

Centers a fixed-width layout.

📌 Practical Example

⭐ Why use max-width?

✔ Makes layouts responsive
✔ Prevents text from stretching too wide
✔ Works great for images
✔ Helps control design without fixed sizes