writing-mode
Text
Changes the direction text flows — this is how vertical writing is done.
| How to write it | writing-mode: horizontal-tb; |
|---|---|
| Common values | horizontal-tb, vertical-rl |
| 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 writing-mode property?
Changes the direction text flows — this is how vertical writing is done.
Q. How do you write writing-mode?
As writing-mode: horizontal-tb; Common values include horizontal-tb, vertical-rl.
Q. Is writing-mode inherited?
Yes. Set it once on the parent and every child uses the same value without repeating it.
Q. What group does writing-mode belong to?
The text group.