The cssValueType read-only property of the
CSSValue interface represents the type of the current computed CSS
property value.
Syntax
cssValueType = cssValue.cssValueType;
Value
An unsigned short representing a code defining the type of the value.
Possible values are:
| Constant | Description |
CSS_CUSTOM |
The value is a custom value. |
CSS_INHERIT |
The value is inherited and the cssText contains
"inherit". |
CSS_PRIMITIVE_VALUE |
The value is a primitive value and an instance of the
CSSPrimitiveValue interface can be obtained by using
binding-specific casting methods on this instance of the CSSValue
interface. |
CSS_VALUE_LIST |
The value is a CSSValue list and an instance of the
CSSValueList interface can be obtained by using binding-specific
casting methods on this instance of the CSSValue interface. |
Example
var styleDeclaration = document.styleSheets[0].cssRules[0].style;
var cssValue = styleDeclaration.getPropertyCSSValue("color");
console.log(cssValue.cssValueType);
Specifications
| Specification | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Document Object Model (DOM) Level 2 Style Specification The definition of 'CSSValue.cssValueType' in that specification. |
Obsolete | Initial definition |
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