tab-size
Text
Sets how many characters wide one tab stop is.
| How to write it | tab-size: 8; |
|---|---|
| Common values | 8, 4, 2 |
| Inherited | Yes — children receive it |
| Category | Text |
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 tab-size property?
Sets how many characters wide one tab stop is.
Q. How do you write tab-size?
As tab-size: 8; Common values include 8, 4, 2.
Q. Is tab-size inherited?
Yes. Set it once on the parent and every child uses the same value without repeating it.
Q. What group does tab-size belong to?
The text group.