CSS outline-style Property
 Complete CSS Reference
Example
Set the style of an outline:
p
{
outline-style:dotted;
} |
Try it yourself »
More examples at the bottom of this page.
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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
The outline-style property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: Internet Explorer 8 (and higher) supports the outline-style
property if a !DOCTYPE is specified.
Property Values
| Value |
Description |
| none |
Specifies no outline |
| dotted |
Specifies a dotted outline |
| dashed |
Specifies a dashed outline |
| solid |
Specifies a solid outline |
| double |
Specifies a double outliner |
| groove |
Specifies a 3D grooved outline. The effect depends on the
outline-color value |
| ridge |
Specifies a 3D ridged outline. The effect depends on the
outline-color value |
| inset |
Specifies a 3D inset outline. The effect depends on the
outline-color value |
| outset |
Specifies a 3D outset outline. The effect depends on the
outline-color value |
| inherit |
Specifies that the outline style should be inherited
from the parent element |
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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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