Example
Hover over a div element to gradually change its width and height:
document.getElementById("myDIV").style.transitionProperty = "width,height";
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Definition and Usage
The transitionProperty property specifies the name of the CSS property the transition effect is for (the transition effect will start when the specified CSS property changes).
Tip: A transition effect could typically occur when a user hover over an element.
Note: Always specify the transitionDuration property, otherwise the duration is 0, and the transition will have no effect.
Browser Support
The transitionProperty property is supported in Internet Explorer 10, Firefox, Opera, and Chrome.
Safari supports an alternative, the WebkitTransitionProperty property.
Note: The transitionProperty property is not supported in Internet Explorer 9 and earlier versions.
Syntax
Return the transitionProperty property:
object.style.transitionProperty
Set the transitionProperty property:
object.style.transitionProperty="none|all|property|initial|inherit"
Property Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| none | No property will get a transition effect |
| all | Default value. All properties will get a transition effect |
| property | Defines a comma separated list of CSS property names the transition effect is for |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
Technical Details
| Default Value: | all |
|---|---|
| Return Value: | A String, representing the transition-property property of an element |
| CSS Version | CSS3 |
Related Pages
CSS reference: transition-property property
< Style Object