CSS -ms-content-zoom-snap-type Property Reference

The CSS -ms-content-zoom-snap-type property is a nonstandard property in Microsoft Extensions. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

-ms-content-zoom-snap-type overview

The CSS -ms-content-zoom-snap-type property is a nonstandard property in Microsoft Extensions. 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

-ms-content-zoom-snap-type formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	none \| proximity \| mandatory
Initial value	none
Applies to	nonReplacedBlockAndInlineBlockElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	discrete
Media	interactive
Specification group	Microsoft Extensions
Status	Nonstandard

Practical examples

These declarations demonstrate valid ways to set -ms-content-zoom-snap-type. The initial and inherit global keywords remain available even when a property-specific value is preferable.

-ms-content-zoom-snap-type live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  -ms-content-zoom-snap-type: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  -ms-content-zoom-snap-type: inherit;
}

@supports (-ms-content-zoom-snap-type: initial) {
  .supported {
    -ms-content-zoom-snap-type: initial;
  }
}