CSS ime-mode Property Reference

The CSS ime-mode property is a obsolete property in CSS Basic User Interface. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

ime-mode overview

The CSS ime-mode property is a obsolete property in CSS Basic User Interface. 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

ime-mode formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	auto \| normal \| active \| inactive \| disabled
Initial value	auto
Applies to	textFields
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	discrete
Media	interactive
Specification group	CSS Basic User Interface
Status	Obsolete

Practical examples

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

ime-mode live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  ime-mode: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  ime-mode: inherit;
}

@supports (ime-mode: initial) {
  .supported {
    ime-mode: initial;
  }
}