CSS marker-end Property Reference

The CSS marker-end property is a standard property in Scalable Vector Graphics. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

marker-end overview

The CSS marker-end property is a standard property in Scalable Vector Graphics. 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

marker-end formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	none \| <url>
Initial value	none
Applies to	limitedSVGElementsShapes
Inherited	Yes
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecifiedURLsAbsolute
Animation type	discrete
Media	visual
Specification group	Scalable Vector Graphics
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

marker-end live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  marker-end: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  marker-end: inherit;
}

@supports (marker-end: initial) {
  .supported {
    marker-end: initial;
  }
}