border-spacing
Tables
The gap between cells; only meaningful when borders are not collapsed.
| How to write it | border-spacing: 0; |
|---|---|
| Common values | 0, 2px |
| Inherited | Yes — children receive it |
| Category | Tables |
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-spacing property?
The gap between cells; only meaningful when borders are not collapsed.
Q. How do you write border-spacing?
As border-spacing: 0; Common values include 0, 2px.
Q. Is border-spacing inherited?
Yes. Set it once on the parent and every child uses the same value without repeating it.
Q. What group does border-spacing belong to?
The tables group.