background-attachment | CSS CSS Properties

Controls whether a background image stays fixed in place or scrolls along with the content. 'fixed' is often used to create a simple parallax-like effect where the page content slides over a static image.

Quick example

.parallax-section {
  background-image: url('stars.jpg');
  /* Image stays put while the user scrolls */
  background-attachment: fixed;
  background-size: cover;
}

Quick facts

Initial value

scroll

Inherited

Applies to

all elements

Animation type

discrete

background-attachment Browser Support

Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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