page-break-before
Print and misc
Decides whether printing starts a new page before this element; break-before replaces it now.
| How to write it | page-break-before: auto; |
|---|---|
| Common values | auto, always, avoid |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Print and misc |
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 page-break-before property?
Decides whether printing starts a new page before this element; break-before replaces it now.
Q. How do you write page-break-before?
As page-break-before: auto; Common values include auto, always, avoid.
Q. Is page-break-before inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does page-break-before belong to?
The print and misc group.