<number>

A CSS data type representing a real number (which can include decimals). It's used for values like 'opacity', 'line-height' (as a multiplier), or in math functions.

/* Usage Example */
.semi-transparent {
  /* Uses a number for opacity */
  opacity: 0.5;
  /* Uses a number as a multiplier for line-height */
  line-height: 1.6;
}
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.

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