CSSflex-shrink Property
Example
Let the second flex-item shrink three times more than the rest:
div:nth-of-type(2) {
flex-shrink: 3;
}
Try it Yourself »flex-shrink: 3;
}
Definition and Usage
Theflex-shrink property specifies how the item will shrink relative to the rest of the flexible items inside the same container.
Note: If the element is not a flexible item, theflex-shrink property has no effect.
| Default value: | 1 |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | no |
| Animatable: | yes.Read aboutanimatableTry it |
| Version: | CSS3 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.flexShrink="5"Try it |
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| flex-shrink | 29 | 11 | 28 | 9 | 17 |
CSS Syntax
flex-shrink:number|initial|inherit;
Property Values
| Value | Description | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| number | A number specifying how much the item will shrink relative to the rest of the flexible items. Default value is 1 | Play it » |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value.Read aboutinitial | Play it » |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element.Read aboutinherit |
Related Pages
CSS Tutorial:CSS Flexible Box
CSS Reference:flex property
CSS Reference:flex-basis property
CSS Reference:flex-direction property
CSS Reference:flex-flow property
CSS Reference:flex-grow property
CSS Reference:flex-wrap property
HTML DOM reference:flexShrink property
