Inconsistent Responsiveness of CSS Search Bar

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Inconsistent Responsiveness of CSS Search Bar

I'm currently in the process of developing a mobile-friendly GitHub Homepage Clone using HTML and CSS, with plans to integrate JS at a later stage. My main focus right now is on refining the search bar functionality. However, I've encountered an issue where, upon resizing the screen from the left side, the search bar width remains unchanged, causing it to overlap with the entire left navigation bar. Any suggestions or guidance on resolving this matter would be highly appreciated :) P.S. Kindly take a look at the complete code snippet in full-page view

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

body {
    background-color: #f6f8fa;
    font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;
}

#left-menu {
    background-color: white;
    width: 25%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;    
}

#left-menu-items {
    margin: 40px 15px 300px 25px;
    width: 85%;
}

#left-menu input {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: solid 1px #e1e4e8;
    border-radius: 5px;
    outline: none;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 8px 113px 8px 10px;
}

#left-menu input::placeholder {
    color: #d2d5d8;
    font-size: 15px;
}

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
    <meta charset="UTF-8">
    <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
    <script src="https://kit.fontawesome.com/735c9ee1fa.js" crossorigin="anonymous"></script>
    <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="stylesheet.css">
    <title>GitHub Homepage</title>
</head>
<body>
    <section id="left-menu">
        <div id="left-menu-items">
            <input type="search" placeholder="Find a repository...">
        </div>
    </section>
</body>
</html>

html css flexbox

Answer 1

Answer №1

I have been focusing on enhancing the search bar functionality which displays the text "Locate a repository..." To ensure the flexibility of the box to expand towards the right, I have incorporated ample padding.

Hello, Joshua.

Dealing with a question containing multiple components can be quite challenging. It might be beneficial if you could provide a more concise example.

<aside class="sidebar">
  <input type="search" placeholder="Locate a repository">
</aside>

.

.sidebar {
  border: 1px solid blue;
  padding: 10px;
}

input[type='search'] {
  padding: 5px 10px;
  font-style: inherit;
}

https://jsfiddle.net/sheriffderek/smnovwqj/

After reviewing this, we will be able to assist you further. Alternatively, feel free to inquire within the CSS Discord.

HERE: maintaining the integrity of the sidebar: https://jsfiddle.net/sheriffderek/e6k8gydu/

Answer 2

I have been focusing on enhancing the search bar functionality which displays the text "Locate a repository..." To ensure the flexibility of the box to expand towards the right, I have incorporated ample padding.

Hello, Joshua.

Dealing with a question containing multiple components can be quite challenging. It might be beneficial if you could provide a more concise example.

<aside class="sidebar">
  <input type="search" placeholder="Locate a repository">
</aside>

.

.sidebar {
  border: 1px solid blue;
  padding: 10px;
}

input[type='search'] {
  padding: 5px 10px;
  font-style: inherit;
}

https://jsfiddle.net/sheriffderek/smnovwqj/

After reviewing this, we will be able to assist you further. Alternatively, feel free to inquire within the CSS Discord.

HERE: maintaining the integrity of the sidebar: https://jsfiddle.net/sheriffderek/e6k8gydu/

Answer 3

Answer №2

It appears that you desire the search input to adjust its size based on the page dimensions.

In order to achieve this, it is recommended to utilize max-width: 300px in conjunction with flex-grow: 1 on the <input>.

The flex-grow property dictates how space should be distributed along the main axis of the flex-box (in this case, the X axis). By setting it to flex-grow: 1, the input will expand to occupy available space until it encounters a fixed width element or another element with a non-zero flex-grow value.

Meanwhile, max-width sets an upper limit for the element's size. The value can be adjusted as needed, with 300px serving as a suitable default size.

By combining these two properties, there is no longer a need for excessive padding around the input field. It will shrink when necessary and expand up to 300px in width.

Additionally, consider replacing the <p> tag next to the input with a more appropriate container like a <div>. Paragraph styling could interfere with the intended layout.

Furthermore, removing relative positioning from nav div p{} and relying on flex-box for alignment is advisable. If positioning adjustments are required, using margin is preferable over explicit positioning.

I apologize for the lack of specificity in my response, but your query is quite broad in nature.

Answer 4