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:
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Always stays 600px
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Not responsive
max-width example:
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Shrinks on small screens
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Stops growing after 600px
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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
