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CSS outline-style Property

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Example

Set the style of an outline:

p
{
outline-style:dotted;
}

Try it yourself »

More examples at the bottom of this page.

Definition and Usage

An outline is a line that is drawn around elements (outside the borders) to make the element "stand out".

The outline-style property specifies the style of an outline.

Default value: none
Inherited: no
Version: CSS2
JavaScript syntax: object.style.outlineStyle="dotted"

Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The outline-style property is supported in all major browsers.

Note: IE8 supports the outline-style property only if a !DOCTYPE is specified.

Tips and Notes

An outline is a line around an element. It is displayed around the margin of the element. However, it is different from the border property.

The outline is not a part of the element's dimensions, therefore the element's width and height properties do not contain the width of the outline.

Property Values

Value Description Play it
none Specifies no outline Play it »
dotted Specifies a dotted outline Play it »
dashed Specifies a dashed outline Play it »
solid Specifies a solid outline Play it »
double Specifies a double outliner Play it »
groove Specifies a 3D grooved outline. The effect depends on the outline-color value Play it »
ridge Specifies a 3D ridged outline. The effect depends on the outline-color value Play it »
inset Specifies a 3D inset outline. The effect depends on the outline-color value Play it »
outset Specifies a 3D outset outline. The effect depends on the outline-color value Play it »
inherit Specifies that the outline style should be inherited from the parent element

Examples

Try it Yourself - Examples

Set the style of an outline
This example demonstrates how to set the style of an outline.

Related Pages

CSS tutorial: CSS Outline

CSS reference: outline property

HTML DOM reference: outlineStyle property

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