empty-cells
Tables
Sets whether borders and backgrounds show on empty table cells.
| How to write it | empty-cells: show; |
|---|---|
| Common values | show, hide |
| 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 empty-cells property?
Sets whether borders and backgrounds show on empty table cells.
Q. How do you write empty-cells?
As empty-cells: show; Common values include show, hide.
Q. Is empty-cells inherited?
Yes. Set it once on the parent and every child uses the same value without repeating it.
Q. What group does empty-cells belong to?
The tables group.