CSS stroke Property Reference

The CSS stroke property is a standard property in Scalable Vector Graphics. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

stroke overview

The CSS stroke property is a standard property in Scalable Vector Graphics. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

The computed value normally inherits from the parent element when no declaration wins the cascade.

Syntax and formal definition

stroke formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	<paint>
Initial value	stroke-dasharray, stroke-dashoffset, stroke-linecap, stroke-linejoin, stroke-miterlimit, stroke-opacity, stroke-width
Applies to	asLonghands
Inherited	Yes
Percentages	no
Computed value	asLonghands
Animation type	stroke-dasharray, stroke-dashoffset, stroke-linecap, stroke-linejoin, stroke-miterlimit, stroke-opacity, stroke-width
Media	visual
Specification group	Scalable Vector Graphics
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

stroke live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  stroke: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  stroke: inherit;
}

@supports (stroke: initial) {
  .supported {
    stroke: initial;
  }
}