The code `outline: solid;` is a CSS property value that...

July 3, 2025 at 07:06 AM

outline: solid;

The code outline: solid; is a CSS property value that sets the style of an element's outline to be solid.

Outlines are lines drawn around an element's border edge, often used for accessibility purposes or visual emphasis. Unlike borders, outlines do not affect the layout or size of elements, as they do not occupy space in the box model.

By setting outline: solid;, you define the outline's style as solid; however, other properties like outline width and color would default unless explicitly specified. For example:

  • outline-width defaults to medium.
  • outline-color defaults to the current color of the text (currentColor).

For example, this would create a thin solid outline around an element, but for more precise customization, you can specify all three (style, width, and color) properties explicitly.

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