CSS trigger-scope Property Reference

The CSS trigger-scope property is a standard property in CSS Animations. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

trigger-scope overview

The CSS trigger-scope property is a standard property in CSS Animations. 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

trigger-scope formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	none \| all \| <dashed-ident>#
Initial value	none
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	notAnimatable
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Animations
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

trigger-scope live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  trigger-scope: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  trigger-scope: inherit;
}

@supports (trigger-scope: initial) {
  .supported {
    trigger-scope: initial;
  }
}