CSS list-style-position Property Reference
The CSS list-style-position property is a standard property in CSS Lists and Counters. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.
Updated 2026-08-12
list-style-position overview
The CSS list-style-position property is a standard property in CSS Lists and Counters. 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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Formal syntax | inside | outside |
| Initial value | outside |
| Applies to | listItems |
| Inherited | Yes |
| Percentages | no |
| Computed value | asSpecified |
| Animation type | discrete |
| Media | visual |
| Specification group | CSS Lists and Counters |
| Status | Standard |
Practical examples
These declarations demonstrate valid ways to set list-style-position. The initial and inherit global keywords remain available even when a property-specific value is preferable.
CSS
.reset-example {
list-style-position: initial;
}
.inherit-example {
list-style-position: inherit;
}
@supports (list-style-position: initial) {
.supported {
list-style-position: initial;
}
}