break-inside
Print and misc
Stops an element from being split across pages or columns.
| How to write it | break-inside: auto; |
|---|---|
| Common values | auto, avoid |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Print and misc |
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 break-inside property?
Stops an element from being split across pages or columns.
Q. How do you write break-inside?
As break-inside: auto; Common values include auto, avoid.
Q. Is break-inside inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does break-inside belong to?
The print and misc group.