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Min-height: a minimum stage that can grow

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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min-height sets a lower bound on height. For an introductory section, it provides initial visual space without necessarily locking the size as height would.

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min-height sets a lower bound on height. For an introductory section, it provides initial visual space without necessarily locking the size as height would. [1]

The distinction appears with additional text: the section can grow beyond its minimum. Check enlarged text too, since a minimum size does not automatically ensure suitable readability or spacing.

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  1. [1] MDN — CSS min-height ↗