zoom
Layout
Scales the whole element; unlike transform: scale it also pushes the surrounding layout.
| How to write it | zoom: 1; |
|---|---|
| Common values | 1, 1.5, 150%, normal |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Layout |
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 zoom property?
Scales the whole element; unlike transform: scale it also pushes the surrounding layout.
Q. How do you write zoom?
As zoom: 1; Common values include 1, 1.5, 150%, normal.
Q. Is zoom inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does zoom belong to?
The layout group.