---
title: Reflow
slug: Glossary/Reflow
tags:
  - Glossary
  - WebMechanics
---
**Reflow** happens when a {{glossary("browser")}} must process and draw part or all of a webpage again, such as after an update on an interactive site.

## See also

- [Google article "Minimizing browser reflow"](https://developers.google.com/speed/articles/reflow)
