CSS3 transition-delay Property


Example

Wait 2 seconds before the transition effect starts:

div {
    -webkit-transition-delay: 2s; /* Safari */
    transition-delay: 2s;
}

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Definition and Usage

The transition-delay property specifies when the transition effect will start.

The transition-delay value is defined in seconds (s) or milliseconds (ms).

Default value: 0
Inherited: no
Animatable: no. Read about animatable
Version: CSS3
JavaScript syntax: object.style.transitionDelay="2s" Try it


Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.

Numbers followed by -webkit-, -moz- or -o- specify the first version that worked with a prefix.

Property
transition-delay 26.0
4.0 -webkit-
10.0 16.0
4.0 -moz-
6.1
3.1 -webkit- 
12.1
10.5 -o-


CSS Syntax

transition-delay: time|initial|inherit;

Property Values

Value Description
time Specifies the number of seconds or milliseconds to wait before the transition effect will start
initial Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial
inherit Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit


Related Pages

CSS tutorial: CSS3 Transitions

HTML DOM reference: transitionDelay property



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