More “Try it Yourself” examples below.
Definition and Usage
An outline is a line that is drawn around elements (outside the borders) to make the element “stand out”.
The outline-color property specifies the color of an outline.
Note: Always declare the outline-style property before the outline-color property. An element must have an outline before you change the color of it.
| Default value: | invert |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | no |
| Animatable: | yes, see individual properties. Read about animatable – Try it |
| Version: | CSS2 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.outlineColor=”#FF0000″ Try it |
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.
CSS Syntax
outline-color: invert|color|initial|inherit;
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| invert | Performs a color inversion. This ensures that the outline is visible, regardless of color background. This is default |
| color | Specifies the color of the outline. |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
