CSS container-type Property Reference

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

Updated 2026-08-12

container-type overview

The CSS container-type 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-type formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	normal \| [ [ size \| inline-size ] \|\| scroll-state ]
Initial value	normal
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	color
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Conditional Rules
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

container-type live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  container-type: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  container-type: inherit;
}

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