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Table-layout: fixed does not repair long content

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

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table-layout selects the table sizing algorithm. With fixed and an explicit width, column distribution is not determined by all the content as in automatic layout.

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table-layout selects the table sizing algorithm. With fixed and an explicit width, column distribution is not determined by all the content as in automatic layout. [1]

This permits a more predictable arrangement, but long values may not fit. Check wrapping and overflow separately; equal columns do not guarantee that every value remains readable.

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  1. [1] MDN — CSS table-layout ↗