CSS stroke-linecap Property Reference

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

Updated 2026-08-12

stroke-linecap overview

The CSS stroke-linecap 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-linecap formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	butt \| round \| square
Initial value	butt
Applies to	limitedSVGElementsShapes
Inherited	Yes
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	discrete
Media	visual
Specification group	Scalable Vector Graphics
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

stroke-linecap live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  stroke-linecap: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  stroke-linecap: inherit;
}

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