order
Flexbox and grid
Changes the visual order without touching the HTML order.
| How to write it | order: 0; |
|---|---|
| Common values | 0, 1, -1 |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Flexbox and grid |
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 order property?
Changes the visual order without touching the HTML order.
Q. How do you write order?
As order: 0; Common values include 0, 1, -1.
Q. Is order inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does order belong to?
The flexbox and grid group.