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Re: [css-d] 'Auto' value

Sent by Big John on 19 October 2002 22:10


Alex L. wrote:
> What exactly is the definition for the 'auto' value in properties like 
> 'width' and 'top'? I can sort of guess a reasonable definition for it 
> off the top of my head, but so far the only reference I found in the 
> W3's specs is that it's defined by the user agent.

I'm not sure if there is a specific description of 'auto', but
here's a section with many definitions of how 'auto' should 
be treated by user agents:

http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-CSS2/visudet.html#Computing_widths_and_margins

If that link is wrapped, go here, and see part '10.3': 
http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-CSS2/visudet.html
HTH
Big John



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