The isolation
CSS property defines if the element must create a new stacking context.
/* Keyword values */ isolation: auto; isolation: isolate; /* Global values */ isolation: inherit; isolation: initial; isolation: unset;
This especially useful in conjunction with background-blend-mode
that only blend background in a given stacking context: it allows to isolate groups of elements from their deeper background and to blend their background color together.
Initial value | auto |
---|---|
Applies to | All elements. In SVG, it applies to container elements, graphics elements, and graphics referencing elements. |
Inherited | no |
Media | visual |
Computed value | as specified |
Animation type | discrete |
Canonical order | the unique non-ambiguous order defined by the formal grammar |
Syntax
One of the keyword values listed below.
Values
auto
- Is a keyword indicating that a new stacking context has to be created only if one properties applied to the element requires it.
isolate
- Is a keyword indicating that a new stacking context must be created.
Formal syntax
auto | isolate
Examples
<div id="b" class="a"> <div id="d"> <div class="a c">auto</div> </div> <div id="e"> <div class="a c">isolate</div> </div> </div>
.a { background-color: rgb(0,255,0); } #b { width: 200px; height: 210px; } .c { width: 100px; height: 100px; border: 1px solid black; padding: 2px; mix-blend-mode: difference; } #d { isolation: auto; } #e { isolation: isolate; }
Specifications
Specification | Status | Comment |
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Compositing and Blending Level 1 The definition of 'Isolation' in that specification. |
Candidate Recommendation | Initial definition |
Browser compatibility
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Feature | Chrome | Edge | Firefox | Internet Explorer | Opera | Safari |
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Basic support | 41 | ? | 36 | No | 30 | Yes |
Feature | Android webview | Chrome for Android | Edge mobile | Firefox for Android | IE mobile | Opera Android | iOS Safari |
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Basic support | 41 | ? | ? | 36 | No | ? | 8 |
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