CSS overscroll-behavior Property Reference

The CSS overscroll-behavior property is a standard property in CSS Overscroll Behavior. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

overscroll-behavior overview

The CSS overscroll-behavior property is a standard property in CSS Overscroll Behavior. 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

overscroll-behavior formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	[ contain \| none \| auto ]{1,2}
Initial value	auto
Applies to	nonReplacedBlockAndInlineBlockElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	overscroll-behavior-x, overscroll-behavior-y
Animation type	discrete
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Overscroll Behavior
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

overscroll-behavior live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  overscroll-behavior: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  overscroll-behavior: inherit;
}

@supports (overscroll-behavior: initial) {
  .supported {
    overscroll-behavior: initial;
  }
}