Autogrow
Autogrow is the automatic resizing of a user interface element to fit its content. It most often refers to textareas that expand vertically as users type, so all text remains visible without internal scrollbars. It can also apply to other multi-line inputs or contenteditable regions.
Implementation typically measures the element’s scrollHeight and adjusts its height to match. A common approach resets
Use cases include chat boxes, comment fields, note inputs, and forms where large or varying content should
Considerations include cross-browser quirks, correct box-sizing, and performance for elements with very long content. Accessibility should
Related terms include auto-resize, autosize, and textarea autosize libraries; autosize.js is a common example in web