What is the purpose of the scroll-snap-type Property in CSS ?
The scroll-snap-type
property in CSS is used to control the snapping behavior of scroll positions within a scroll container. It defines how the scrolling alignment should occur when users scroll through a container, creating a smooth and controlled scrolling experience.
Note: The scroll-snap-type
property can take values like none
, mandatory
, and proximity
Syntax:
/* Enabling mandatory scroll snapping for both X and Y axes */
.scroll-container {
scroll-snap-type: mandatory both;
}
Features:
scroll-snap-type
Property:none
: Disables scroll snapping.mandatory
: Enforces snap points, ensuring that the scroll container always stops at specified positions.proximity
: Suggests snap points, allowing the browser to choose the best snap point based on proximity.
- Axis Specificity: You can specify scroll snapping behavior for the X and Y axes separately.
- Compatibility: Check for browser support, as older browsers may not fully support the
scroll-snap-type
property.
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