overscroll-behavior
A shorthand for setting how the browser handles reaching the boundary of a scroll area in both directions. It helps stop annoying 'scroll chaining'.
It is documented as part of the CSS Overscroll Behavior specification.
Syntax
/* Usage Example */
.scroll-box {
/* Stops all scroll chaining in both horizontal and vertical directions */
overscroll-behavior: contain;
}
/* Syntax */
overscroll-behavior: contain;
overscroll-behavior: none;
overscroll-behavior: auto;
/* Global values */
overscroll-behavior: inherit;
overscroll-behavior: initial;
overscroll-behavior: revert;
overscroll-behavior: revert-layer;
overscroll-behavior: unset;overscroll-behavior Browser support
Widely available
Since
2022 95% global usage
This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2022.
63+
59+
16+
18+
Your first month is free
Managed WordPress hosting for faster sites.
Learn more