CSS table-layout Property Reference

The CSS table-layout property is a standard property in CSS Table. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

table-layout overview

The CSS table-layout property is a standard property in CSS Table. 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

table-layout formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	auto \| fixed
Initial value	auto
Applies to	tableElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	discrete
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Table
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

table-layout live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  table-layout: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  table-layout: inherit;
}

@supports (table-layout: initial) {
  .supported {
    table-layout: initial;
  }
}