transition
Transform and motion
Eases a value from old to new; one line names what changes, for how long and how.
| How to write it | transition: none; |
|---|---|
| Common values | none, all .2s ease, opacity .3s |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Sets all of | transition-property, transition-duration, transition-timing-function, transition-delay |
| Category | Transform and motion |
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 transition property?
Eases a value from old to new; one line names what changes, for how long and how.
Q. How do you write transition?
As transition: none; Common values include none, all .2s ease, opacity .3s.
Q. Is transition inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What does the transition shorthand set?
transition-property, transition-duration, transition-timing-function, transition-delay — and anything you leave out resets to its default.