outline-offset
Borders
Pushes the outline away from the element.
| How to write it | outline-offset: 0; |
|---|---|
| Common values | 0, 2px |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Borders |
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 outline-offset property?
Pushes the outline away from the element.
Q. How do you write outline-offset?
As outline-offset: 0; Common values include 0, 2px.
Q. Is outline-offset inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does outline-offset belong to?
The borders group.