inset-block

A logical shorthand for 'inset-block-start' and 'inset-block-end'. It defines an element's distance from the top and bottom of its container in one line.

Quick example

.full-height-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  /* Stretches from top to bottom logically */
  inset-block: 0;
  inset-inline: 40px;
}

Quick facts

Initial value
See individual properties
Inherited
No
Applies to
positioned elements
Animation type
lpc

Values

top

inset-block Browser Support

Widely available Since 2021 95% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2021.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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