outline-offset
Quick Summary for outline-offset
The
outline-offset
CSS property sets the amount of space between an outline and the edge or border of an element.
Code Usage for outline-offset
/* <length> values */ outline-offset: 3px; outline-offset: 0.2em; /* Global values */ outline-offset: inherit; outline-offset: initial; outline-offset: revert; outline-offset: unset;
More Details for outline-offset
outline-offset
The outline-offset
CSS property sets the amount of space between an outline and the edge or border of an element.
Syntax
/* <length> values */ outline-offset: 3px; outline-offset: 0.2em; /* Global values */ outline-offset: inherit; outline-offset: initial; outline-offset: revert; outline-offset: unset;
Values
<length>
The width of the space between the element and its outline. A negative value places the outline inside the element. A value of 0
places the outline so that there is no space between it and the element.
Description
An outline is a line that is drawn around an element, outside the border edge. The space between an element and its outline is transparent. In other words, it is the same as the parent element's background.
Formal definition
Initial value | 0 |
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Applies to | all elements |
Inherited | no |
Computed value | as specified, but with relative lengths converted into absolute lengths |
Animation type | a length |
Formal syntax
<length>
Examples
Setting outline offset in pixels
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CSS p { outline: 1px dashed red; outline-offset: 10px; background: yellow; border: 1px solid blue; margin: 15px; }
ResultSpecifications
Specification |
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CSS Basic User Interface Module Level 4 # outline-offset |
See also
outline
outline-color
outline-style
outline-width
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