CSS touch-action Property Reference

The CSS touch-action property is a standard property in Pointer Events. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

touch-action overview

The CSS touch-action property is a standard property in Pointer Events. 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

touch-action formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	auto \| none \| [ [ pan-x \| pan-left \| pan-right ] \|\| [ pan-y \| pan-up \| pan-down ] \|\| pinch-zoom ] \| manipulation
Initial value	auto
Applies to	allElementsExceptNonReplacedInlineElementsTableRowsColumnsRowColumnGroups
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	notAnimatable
Media	visual
Specification group	Pointer Events
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

touch-action live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  touch-action: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  touch-action: inherit;
}

@supports (touch-action: initial) {
  .supported {
    touch-action: initial;
  }
}