view-transition-name
Effects
Names an element so it can be matched across a view transition.
| How to write it | view-transition-name: initial; |
|---|---|
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Effects |
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 view-transition-name property?
Names an element so it can be matched across a view transition.
Q. How do you write view-transition-name?
As view-transition-name: initial;
Q. Is view-transition-name inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does view-transition-name belong to?
The effects group.