Scrollbar-gutter
The scrollbar-gutter rule allows authors to reserve space for the vertical scrollbar.
Setting the value to stable prevents unwanted layout changes when the scrollbar becomes visible.
Syntax
scrollbar-gutter: [auto|stable];
Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
auto (default) |
No space is reserved for the vertical scrollbar. |
stable |
Space is reserved for the vertical scrollbar. |
Example
In the example below, notice the gap reserved for the scrollbar on the right side of the terminal window.
=== "scrollbar_gutter.py"
```python
--8<-- "docs/examples/styles/scrollbar_gutter.py"
```
=== "scrollbar_gutter.css"
```scss
--8<-- "docs/examples/styles/scrollbar_gutter.css"
```
=== "Output"
```{.textual path="docs/examples/styles/scrollbar_gutter.py"}
```
CSS
/* Reserve space for vertical scrollbar */
scrollbar-gutter: stable;
Python
self.styles.scrollbar_gutter = "stable"