border
Borders
Sets border width, style and colour in one line.
| How to write it | border: none; |
|---|---|
| Common values | none, 1px solid #ddd |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Sets all of | border-width, border-style, border-color |
| Category | Borders |
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 border property?
Sets border width, style and colour in one line.
Q. How do you write border?
As border: none; Common values include none, 1px solid #ddd.
Q. Is border inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What does the border shorthand set?
border-width, border-style, border-color — and anything you leave out resets to its default.