CSS object-position Property Reference

The CSS object-position property is a standard property in CSS Images. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

object-position overview

The CSS object-position property is a standard property in CSS Images. 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

object-position formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	<position>
Initial value	50% 50%
Applies to	replacedElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	referToWidthAndHeightOfElement
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	repeatableList
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Images
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

object-position live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  object-position: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  object-position: inherit;
}

@supports (object-position: initial) {
  .supported {
    object-position: initial;
  }
}