animation-iteration-count
Transform and motion
How many times it repeats; infinite never stops.
| How to write it | animation-iteration-count: 1; |
|---|---|
| Common values | 1, infinite |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Part of | animation |
| 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-iteration-count property?
How many times it repeats; infinite never stops.
Q. How do you write animation-iteration-count?
As animation-iteration-count: 1; Common values include 1, infinite.
Q. Is animation-iteration-count inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. Which shorthand sets animation-iteration-count?
animation can set it in one line.