CSS scrollbar-gutter Property Reference

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

Updated 2026-08-12

scrollbar-gutter overview

The CSS scrollbar-gutter 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

scrollbar-gutter formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	auto \| stable && both-edges?
Initial value	auto
Applies to	scrollingBoxes
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	discrete
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Overflow
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

scrollbar-gutter live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  scrollbar-gutter: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  scrollbar-gutter: inherit;
}

@supports (scrollbar-gutter: initial) {
  .supported {
    scrollbar-gutter: initial;
  }
}