9.1.2 Containing blocks

Chapter 9 - Visual formatting model - 9.1.2 Containing blocks

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containing-block-026
Element position based on containing block
An element's position is based on the position of its containing block.
containing-block-027 (may)
Content is not confined by containing blocks
Content may overflow containing blocks.
containing-block-030 (may)
Content is not confined by containing blocks
Content may overflow containing blocks.