CSS pointer-events Property Reference

The CSS pointer-events property is a standard property in CSS Basic User Interface. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

pointer-events overview

The CSS pointer-events property is a standard property in CSS Basic User Interface. 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

pointer-events formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	auto \| none \| visiblePainted \| visibleFill \| visibleStroke \| visible \| painted \| fill \| stroke \| all \| inherit
Initial value	auto
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	Yes
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	discrete
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Basic User Interface
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

pointer-events live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  pointer-events: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  pointer-events: inherit;
}

@supports (pointer-events: initial) {
  .supported {
    pointer-events: initial;
  }
}