# Paint containment

contain: paint: nothing inside is drawn outside the box.

## What is **paint containment**?

**Paint containment** (`contain: paint`) promises nothing inside is drawn outside the element's box, so off-screen parts can be skipped.

```css
.card { contain: paint; }
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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