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Definition and Usage

The transform property applies a 2D or 3D transformation to an element. This property allows you to rotate, scale, move, skew, etc., elements.

Property Values

Value Description Demo
none Defines that there should be no transformation Demo ❯
matrix(n,n,n,n,n,n) Defines a 2D transformation, using a matrix of six values Demo ❯
matrix3d
(n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n,n)
Defines a 3D transformation, using a 4x4 matrix of 16 values  
translate(x,y) Defines a 2D translation Demo ❯
translate3d(x,y,z) Defines a 3D translation  
translateX(x) Defines a translation, using only the value for the X-axis  
translateY(y) Defines a translation, using only the value for the Y-axis  
translateZ(z) Defines a 3D translation, using only the value for the Z-axis  
scale(x,y) Defines a 2D scale transformation Demo ❯
scale3d(x,y,z) Defines a 3D scale transformation  
scaleX(x) Defines a scale transformation by giving a value for the X-axis  
scaleY(y) Defines a scale transformation by giving a value for the Y-axis  
scaleZ(z) Defines a 3D scale transformation by giving a value for the Z-axis  
rotate(angle) Defines a 2D rotation, the angle is specified in the parameter Demo ❯
rotate3d(x,y,z,angle) Defines a 3D rotation  
rotateX(angle) Defines a 3D rotation along the X-axis Demo ❯
rotateY(angle) Defines a 3D rotation along the Y-axis Demo ❯
rotateZ(angle) Defines a 3D rotation along the Z-axis  
skew(x-angle,y-angle) Defines a 2D skew transformation along the X  
- and the Y-axis Demo ❯  
skewX(angle) Defines a 2D skew transformation along the X-axis Demo ❯
skewY(angle) Defines a 2D skew transformation along the Y-axis Demo ❯
perspective(n) Defines a perspective view for a 3D transformed element  
initial Sets this property to its default value.   
inherit Inherits this property from its parent element.