CSS scroll-snap-type Property Reference

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

Updated 2026-08-12

scroll-snap-type overview

The CSS scroll-snap-type 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-snap-type formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	none \| [ x \| y \| block \| inline \| both ] [ mandatory \| proximity ]?
Initial value	none
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	discrete
Media	interactive
Specification group	CSS Scroll Snap
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

scroll-snap-type live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  scroll-snap-type: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  scroll-snap-type: inherit;
}

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