What does the Self-Clear field in Pega layouts do?

The Self-Clear field in Pega layouts is a feature that is enabled by default to handle the layout's height correctly when using floated elements. When elements are floated, they can sometimes cause their parent containers to collapse because the parent does not extend to contain the floated children. The Self-Clear option allows the parent layout to clear its floated children, ensuring that the overall layout appears correctly and maintains its intended structure within the user interface.

This feature is particularly important in responsive design where the positioning of elements can change based on screen size, as it helps preserve the layout integrity by ensuring the parent container adjusts to fit all its child elements appropriately. By default enabling this feature allows developers to avoid extensive CSS adjustments or additional wrappers just to manage float clearing, streamlining the development process.

The other options do not accurately represent the function of the Self-Clear field within Pega layouts. The clear function specifically addresses the layout challenges posed by floated elements rather than user inputs, resizing restrictions, or enabling animations.