transition-property
Transform and motion
Names which properties animate; all is convenient but can cost performance.
| How to write it | transition-property: all; |
|---|---|
| Common values | all, none, opacity, transform |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Part of | transition |
| 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 property?
Names which properties animate; all is convenient but can cost performance.
Q. How do you write transition-property?
As transition-property: all; Common values include all, none, opacity, transform.
Q. Is transition-property inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. Which shorthand sets transition-property?
transition can set it in one line.