scroll-margin
Interaction
Pushes the scroll stopping point outside the element, so a sticky header does not cover it.
| How to write it | scroll-margin: 0; |
|---|---|
| Common values | 0, 80px, 4rem |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Interaction |
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 scroll-margin property?
Pushes the scroll stopping point outside the element, so a sticky header does not cover it.
Q. How do you write scroll-margin?
As scroll-margin: 0; Common values include 0, 80px, 4rem.
Q. Is scroll-margin inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does scroll-margin belong to?
The interaction group.