CSS cursor Property Reference

The CSS cursor property is a standard property in CSS Basic User Interface. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

cursor overview

The CSS cursor property is a standard property in CSS Basic User Interface. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

The computed value normally inherits from the parent element when no declaration wins the cascade.

Syntax and formal definition

cursor formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	[ [ <url> [ <x> <y> ]? , ]* <cursor-predefined> ]
Initial value	auto
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	Yes
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecifiedURLsAbsolute
Animation type	discrete
Media	visual, interactive
Specification group	CSS Basic User Interface
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

cursor live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  cursor: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  cursor: inherit;
}

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