vertical-align
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Aligns an inline box vertically within its line; also works in table cells.
| How to write it | vertical-align: baseline; |
|---|---|
| Common values | baseline, middle, top, bottom |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| 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 vertical-align property?
Aligns an inline box vertically within its line; also works in table cells.
Q. How do you write vertical-align?
As vertical-align: baseline; Common values include baseline, middle, top, bottom.
Q. Is vertical-align inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does vertical-align belong to?
The text group.