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Overflow-y: when a list scrolls internally

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

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In brief

overflow-y controls vertical overflow. With a constrained height, overflow-y: auto lets content scroll inside a panel when it does not fit.

Useful to know

overflow-y controls vertical overflow. With a constrained height, overflow-y: auto lets content scroll inside a panel when it does not fit. [1]

Without a suitable constraint, the panel may simply grow. Before investigating a missing scrollbar, check its height and contents. Nested scrolling areas also need keyboard and touch checks.

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  1. [1] MDN — CSS overflow-y ↗