backface-visibility
Effects
Sets whether the back of a flipped element is visible.
| How to write it | backface-visibility: visible; |
|---|---|
| Common values | visible, hidden |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Effects |
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 backface-visibility property?
Sets whether the back of a flipped element is visible.
Q. How do you write backface-visibility?
As backface-visibility: visible; Common values include visible, hidden.
Q. Is backface-visibility inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does backface-visibility belong to?
The effects group.