inset-block
Positioning
Writes both offsets across the text flow in one line.
| How to write it | inset-block: auto; |
|---|---|
| Common values | auto, 0, 10px 20px |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Positioning |
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 inset-block property?
Writes both offsets across the text flow in one line.
Q. How do you write inset-block?
As inset-block: auto; Common values include auto, 0, 10px 20px.
Q. Is inset-block inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does inset-block belong to?
The positioning group.