---
layout: single
property_name: overflow-x
---
Defines how overflowing content on the horizontal axis is displayed.
The overflowing content is visible, while the element itself stays at the specified width.
The overflowing content is hidden and can not be accessed.
The overflowing content is accessible thanks to a horizontal scrollbar.
The browser decides whether to display a horizontal scrollbar or not.
#overflow-x
default
overflow-x: visible;
overflow-x: hidden;
overflow-x: scroll;
overflow-x: auto;