CSS position-try Property Reference

The CSS position-try property is a experimental property in CSS Anchor Positioning. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

position-try overview

The CSS position-try property is a experimental property in CSS Anchor Positioning. 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

position-try formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	<'position-try-order'>? <'position-try-fallbacks'>
Initial value	position-try-fallbacks, position-try-order
Applies to	absolutelyPositionedElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	position-try-fallbacks, position-try-order
Computed value	position-try-fallbacks, position-try-order
Animation type	position-try-fallbacks, position-try-order
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Anchor Positioning
Status	Experimental

Practical examples

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

position-try live example

CSS

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

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

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