# Fit content

Sizes to the content, but no larger than the space available.

## What is `fit-content`?

`fit-content` sizes an element to its content, but never larger than the space available.

```css
.pill { width: fit-content; padding: 4px 10px; }
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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