CSS scroll-margin-inline-start Property Reference

The CSS scroll-margin-inline-start property is a standard property in CSS Scroll Snap. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

scroll-margin-inline-start overview

The CSS scroll-margin-inline-start property is a standard 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-margin-inline-start formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	<length>
Initial value	0
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	byComputedValueType
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Scroll Snap
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

scroll-margin-inline-start live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  scroll-margin-inline-start: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  scroll-margin-inline-start: inherit;
}

@supports (scroll-margin-inline-start: initial) {
  .supported {
    scroll-margin-inline-start: initial;
  }
}