all
Print and misc
Resets every property on the element at once — a blunt way to clear inherited styles.
| How to write it | all: initial; |
|---|---|
| Common values | initial, unset, revert |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Print and misc |
How to read this
- An inherited property only needs writing once on the parent — every child picks it up. Most text properties work this way.
- A shorthand resets whatever you leave out. Writing background: red alone also wipes a background image you set earlier.
- When rules collide, the more specific selector wins; only when specificity ties does source order decide.
- Animate transform and opacity for smoothness. Changing width or top forces the layout to be recalculated.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the CSS all property?
Resets every property on the element at once — a blunt way to clear inherited styles.
Q. How do you write all?
As all: initial; Common values include initial, unset, revert.
Q. Is all inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does all belong to?
The print and misc group.