outline-offset

The outline-offset property is used to add space between the edge or border of an element and the outline around it.

Syntax

Space that is added with the outline-offset property is transparent.

div.ex {
  outline: 2px solid #000;
  outline-offset: 10px;
}

Values

length
Designates the distance in length units (px, em, pt, etc.) that the outline is offset from the border edge of the element. Default value is 0.

initial
Sets the property to its default value.

inherit
Inherits this property’s value from its parent item.

Browser Compatibilty

Demos

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