container-type
Layout
Lets styles respond to the size of a parent box instead of the viewport.
| How to write it | container-type: normal; |
|---|---|
| Common values | normal, inline-size, size |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Layout |
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 container-type property?
Lets styles respond to the size of a parent box instead of the viewport.
Q. How do you write container-type?
As container-type: normal; Common values include normal, inline-size, size.
Q. Is container-type inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does container-type belong to?
The layout group.