CSS vector-effect Property Reference

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

Updated 2026-08-12

vector-effect overview

The CSS vector-effect property is a standard property in Scalable Vector Graphics. 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

vector-effect formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	none \| non-scaling-stroke \| non-scaling-size \| non-rotation \| fixed-position
Initial value	none
Applies to	limitedSVGElementsGraphicsAndUse
Inherited	No
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 vector-effect. The initial and inherit global keywords remain available even when a property-specific value is preferable.

vector-effect live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  vector-effect: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  vector-effect: inherit;
}

@supports (vector-effect: initial) {
  .supported {
    vector-effect: initial;
  }
}