CSS transition-behavior Property Reference

The CSS transition-behavior property is a standard property in CSS Transitions. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

transition-behavior overview

The CSS transition-behavior property is a standard property in CSS Transitions. 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

transition-behavior formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	<transition-behavior-value>#
Initial value	normal
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	notAnimatable
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Transitions
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

transition-behavior live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  transition-behavior: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  transition-behavior: inherit;
}

@supports (transition-behavior: initial) {
  .supported {
    transition-behavior: initial;
  }
}