scroll-margin-block-start | CSS CSS Properties

Sets the 'snap margin' at the start of an element. This is perfect for ensuring that when you scroll to a section, your 'sticky' header doesn't cover up the section's' title.

Quick example

section {
  /* Prevents a sticky header (fixed to top) from covering the section heading */
  scroll-margin-block-start: 80px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
}

Quick facts

Initial value

0

Inherited

Applies to

all elements

Animation type

byComputedValueType

scroll-margin-block-start Browser Support

Widely available Since 2020 95% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2020.

Safe to use without fallbacks.

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