Initial value

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The initial value of a CSS property is its default value, as listed in its definition table in the specification. The usage of the initial value depends on whether a property is inherited or not:

• For inherited properties, the initial value is used on the root element only, as long as no specified value is supplied.
• For non-inherited properties, the initial value is used on all elements, as long as no specified value is supplied.

You can explicitly specify the initial value by using the {{cssxref("initial")}}  keyword.

[!NOTE] The initial value should not be confused with the value specified by the browser’s style sheet.

Specifications

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See also

• {{cssxref("initial")}} 
• CSS key concepts:
  • CSS syntax
  • At-rules
  • Comments
  • Specificity
  • Inheritance
  • Box model
  • Layout modes
  • Visual formatting models
  • Margin collapsing
  • Values
    • Computed values
    • Used values
    • Resolved values
    • Actual values
  • Value definition syntax
  • Shorthand properties
  • Replaced elements