inset()
The inset() CSS function defines a rectangle at the specified inset distances from each side of the reference box. It is a basic shape function used to define one of the <basic-shape> data types.
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Syntax
shape-outside: inset(20px 50px 10px 0 round 50px);
Values
<length-percentage>{1,4}-
When all of the four arguments are supplied they represent the top, right, bottom and left offsets from the reference box inward that define the positions of the edges of the inset rectangle. These arguments follow the syntax of the margin shorthand, that let you set all four insets with one, two or four values.
<border-radius>-
The optional
<border-radius>argument(s) define rounded corners for the inset rectangle using the border-radius shorthand syntax.
Examples
Basic inset example
In the example below we have an inset() shape used to pull content over the floated element. Change the offset values to see how the shape changes.
Specifications
| Specification |
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| CSS Shapes Module Level 1 # funcdef-basic-shape-inset |
Browser compatibility
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See also
- Properties that use this data type:
clip-path,shape-outside - CSS shapes module
- Guide to basic shapes