CSS scroll-initial-target Property Reference

The CSS scroll-initial-target property is a experimental property in CSS Scroll Snap. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

scroll-initial-target overview

The CSS scroll-initial-target property is a experimental property in CSS Scroll Snap. 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-initial-target formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	none \| nearest
Initial value	none
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	theSpecifiedKeyword
Animation type	notAnimatable
Media	noPracticalMedia
Specification group	CSS Scroll Snap
Status	Experimental

Practical examples

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

scroll-initial-target live example

CSS

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

.inherit-example {
  scroll-initial-target: inherit;
}

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