CSS column-rule Property Reference

The CSS column-rule property is a standard property in CSS Multi-column Layout. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

column-rule overview

The CSS column-rule property is a standard property in CSS Multi-column Layout. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

The property is not inherited by default. Use an explicit global keyword when inheritance is intended.

Syntax and formal definition

column-rule formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	<'column-rule-width'> \|\| <'column-rule-style'> \|\| <'column-rule-color'>
Initial value	column-rule-width, column-rule-style, column-rule-color
Applies to	multicolElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	column-rule-width, column-rule-style, column-rule-color
Animation type	column-rule-width, column-rule-style, column-rule-color
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Multi-column Layout
Status	Standard

Practical examples

These declarations demonstrate valid ways to set column-rule. The initial and inherit global keywords remain available even when a property-specific value is preferable.

column-rule live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  column-rule: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  column-rule: inherit;
}

@supports (column-rule: initial) {
  .supported {
    column-rule: initial;
  }
}