CSSValue.cssValueType
Deprecated
This feature is no longer recommended. Though some browsers might still support it, it may have already been removed from the relevant web standards, may be in the process of being dropped, or may only be kept for compatibility purposes. Avoid using it, and update existing code if possible; see the compatibility table at the bottom of this page to guide your decision. Be aware that this feature may cease to work at any time.
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 |
Browser compatibility
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