CSS view-transition-class Property Reference

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

Updated 2026-08-12

view-transition-class overview

The CSS view-transition-class property is a standard property in CSS View 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

view-transition-class formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	none \| <custom-ident>+
Initial value	none
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	discrete
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS View Transitions
Status	Standard

Practical examples

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

view-transition-class live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  view-transition-class: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  view-transition-class: inherit;
}

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