CSS isolation property

Create a new stacking context for the element with id=e"

Definition and Usage

The isolation property defines whether an element must create a new stacking content.

Note: The isolation property is helpful when used with background-blend-mode or mix-blend-mode.
Default value: auto
Inherited: no
Animatable: no. Read about animatable
Version: CSS3
JavaScript syntax: object.style.isolation="isolate" Try it

Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.

Property
isolation 41.0 79.0 36.0 Yes 30.0

CSS Syntax

isolation: auto|isolate|initial|inherit;

Property Values

Value Description
auto Default. A new stacking context is created only if one of the properties applied to the element requires it
isolate A new stacking context must be created
initial Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial
inherit Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit

Related Pages

HTML DOM reference: The isolation property