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A CSS data type representing a value relative to something else (usually the parent element's size or another property's value).

/* Usage Example */
.child {
  /* Takes up exactly half the width of its parent */
  width: 50%;
  /* Sets the font size relative to the parent's font size */
  font-size: 120%;
}
Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

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