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Reputation: 1118

Why is div width not changing when browser window re-sizes?

I have a div named body-container .

I want to change the width of the div depending on the browser window size. I am using the flexbox model to do it, but the width is not changing according to the size of the browser window.

My CSS : 

.body-container
{
    display:flex;
    display:-webkit-flex;
    margin-top:20px;
    margin-left:20px;
    margin-right:20px;
    box-shadow:2px 2px 2px #A8A8A8;
    width:800px;
    height:250px;
}

Is there something I need to do with the margin of the divider or is there any other way to make the divider completely flexibly (width wise).

Upvotes: 0

Views: 1190

Answers (2)

Prashanth Jagadeesh
Prashanth Jagadeesh

Reputation: 28

Whenever we need to have a responsive container, it is mandatory to specify width in percentage(%). Also make sure you take care of the elements within that container. Have correct break points and mention the width in percentage accordingly.

Upvotes: 0

Michael Benjamin
Michael Benjamin

Reputation: 371749

Instead of using width: 800px, which uses a fixed value (pixels), use a relative value, such as percentage. Try this: 

.body-container  {
    display:flex;
    display:-webkit-flex;
    margin-top:20px;
    margin-left:20px;
    margin-right:20px;
    box-shadow:2px 2px 2px #A8A8A8;
    width: 75%; /* ADJUSTED */
    height:250px;
}

Upvotes: 1

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