CSS flex-flow Property Reference

The CSS flex-flow property is a standard property in CSS Flexible Box Layout. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

flex-flow overview

The CSS flex-flow property is a standard property in CSS Flexible Box 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

flex-flow formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	<'flex-direction'> \|\| <'flex-wrap'>
Initial value	flex-direction, flex-wrap
Applies to	flexContainers
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	flex-direction, flex-wrap
Animation type	flex-direction, flex-wrap
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Flexible Box Layout
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

flex-flow live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  flex-flow: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  flex-flow: inherit;
}

@supports (flex-flow: initial) {
  .supported {
    flex-flow: initial;
  }
}