CSS Reference

Quick Reference

The isolation property defines whether an element must create a new stacking content and is helpful when used with background-blend-mode or mix-blend-mode.

div {
    isolation: isolate;
}

Default

Default valueauto
Inherited valuesno
Can it be animated?no

These are the allowed values.

ValueDescription
autoA new stacking context is created only if one of the properties applied to the element requires it (default)
isolateA new stacking context must be created
initialSets this property to its default value
inheritInherits this property from its parent element

Using JavaScript

The HTML element can also be styled using JavaScript and the element’s id.

document.getElementById('my_div').style.isolation = 'isolate';
<button onclick='my_function()'>Click Here</button>

<script>
function my_function() {
    document.getElementById('my_div').style.isolation = 'isolate';
}
</script>

CSS Notes:


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