CSS container Property Reference

The CSS container property is a standard property in CSS Conditional Rules. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

container overview

The CSS container property is a standard property in CSS Conditional Rules. 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

container formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	<'container-name'> [ / <'container-type'> ]?
Initial value	container-name, container-type
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	container-name, container-type
Computed value	container-name, container-type
Animation type	container-name, container-type
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Conditional Rules
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

container live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  container: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  container: inherit;
}

@supports (container: initial) {
  .supported {
    container: initial;
  }
}