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[Try it »](#) * * Style Object](#)Prop Style Minheight
# Style minHeight Property
[ Style Object](#)
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## Definition and Usage
The minHeight property sets or returns the minimum height of an element.
The minHeight property only works on block-level elements or elements with absolute/fixed positioning.
## Syntax
Set the minHeight property:
Object.style.minHeight="_length|%_|inherit"
Return the minHeight property:
Object.style.minHeight
| Value | Description |
| :--- | :--- |
| _length_ | Defines the minimum height in units like px, cm, etc. Default is 0. |
| _%_ | Defines the minimum height as a percentage of the parent element. |
| inherit | The value of the minHeight property is inherited from the parent element. |
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## Browser Support
All major browsers support the minHeight property.
**Note:** IE7 and earlier versions do not support the "inherit" value. IE8 only supports "inherit" if a !DOCTYPE is specified. IE9 supports "inherit".
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## Example
## Example
Set the minimum height of an element:
function displayResult(){
document.getElementById("p1").style.minHeight="100px";
}