scroll-snap-type
Interaction
Snaps scrolling to set positions — common in horizontal carousels.
| How to write it | scroll-snap-type: none; |
|---|---|
| Common values | none, x mandatory, y proximity |
| 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-snap-type property?
Snaps scrolling to set positions — common in horizontal carousels.
Q. How do you write scroll-snap-type?
As scroll-snap-type: none; Common values include none, x mandatory, y proximity.
Q. Is scroll-snap-type inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does scroll-snap-type belong to?
The interaction group.