animation-direction
Transform and motion
Sets which way each repeat of the animation runs.
| How to write it | animation-direction: normal; |
|---|---|
| Common values | normal, reverse, alternate |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Transform and motion |
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 animation-direction property?
Sets which way each repeat of the animation runs.
Q. How do you write animation-direction?
As animation-direction: normal; Common values include normal, reverse, alternate.
Q. Is animation-direction inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does animation-direction belong to?
The transform and motion group.