CSS scroll-behavior Property Reference

The CSS scroll-behavior property is a standard property in CSS Overflow. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

scroll-behavior overview

The CSS scroll-behavior property is a standard property in CSS Overflow. 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

scroll-behavior formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	auto \| smooth
Initial value	auto
Applies to	scrollingBoxes
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	notAnimatable
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Overflow
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

scroll-behavior live example

CSS

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

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

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