scale
The scale
CSS property allows you to specify scale transforms individually and independently of the transform
property. This maps better to typical user interface usage, and saves having to remember the exact order of transform functions to specify in the transform
value.
Syntax
/* Keyword values */
scale: none;
/* Single values */
/* values of more than 1 make the element grow */
scale: 2;
/* values of less than 1 make the element shrink */
scale: 0.5;
/* Two values */
scale: 2 0.5;
/* Three values */
scale: 2 0.5 2;
/* Global values */
scale: inherit;
scale: initial;
scale: revert;
scale: unset;
Values
- Single number value
-
A
<number>
specifying a scale factor to make the affected element scale by the same factor along both the X and Y axes. Equivalent to ascale()
(2D scaling) function with a single value specified. - Two length/percentage values
-
Two
<number>
s that specify the X and Y axis scaling values (respectively) of a 2D scale. Equivalent to ascale()
(2D scaling) function with two values specified. - Three length/percentage values
-
Three
<number>
s that specify the X, Y, and Z axis scaling values (respectively) of a 3D scale. Equivalent to ascale3d()
(3D scaling) function. none
-
Specifies that no scaling should be applied.
Formal definition
Initial value | none |
---|---|
Applies to | transformable elements |
Inherited | no |
Computed value | as specified |
Animation type | a transform |
Creates stacking context | yes |
Formal syntax
Examples
Scaling an element on hover
HTML
<div>
<p class="scale">Scaling</p>
</div>
CSS
* {
box-sizing: border-box;
}
html {
font-family: sans-serif;
}
div {
width: 150px;
margin: 0 auto;
}
p {
padding: 10px 5px;
border: 3px solid black;
border-radius: 20px;
width: 150px;
font-size: 1.2rem;
text-align: center;
}
.scale {
transition: scale 1s;
}
div:hover .scale {
scale: 2 0.7;
}
Result
Specifications
Specification |
---|
CSS Transforms Module Level 2 # individual-transforms |
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