CSS math-shift Property Reference

The CSS math-shift property is a experimental property in MathML. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

math-shift overview

The CSS math-shift property is a experimental property in MathML. 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

math-shift formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	normal \| compact
Initial value	normal
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	Yes
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	notAnimatable
Media	visual
Specification group	MathML
Status	Experimental

Practical examples

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

math-shift live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  math-shift: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  math-shift: inherit;
}

@supports (math-shift: initial) {
  .supported {
    math-shift: initial;
  }
}