CSSRule.cssText

The cssText property of the CSSRule interface returns the actual text of a CSSStyleSheet style-rule.

Note: Do not confuse this property with element-style CSSStyleDeclaration.cssText.

Be aware that this property can no longer be set directly, as it is now specified to be functionally modify-only, and silently so. In other words, attempting to set it does absolutely nothing, and doesn't even omit a warning or error. Furthermore, it has no settable sub-properties. Therefore, to modify it, use the stylesheet's cssRules[index] properties .selectorText and .style (or its sub-properties). See Using dynamic styling information for details.

Syntax

string = cssRule.cssText

Example

<style>
  body {
    background-color: darkblue;
  }
</style>

<script>
  var stylesheet = document.styleSheets[0];
  alert(stylesheet.cssRules[0].cssText); // body { background-color: darkblue; }
</script>

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
CSS Object Model (CSSOM)
The definition of 'CSSRule: cssText' in that specification.
Working Draft

Browser compatibility

DesktopMobile
ChromeEdgeFirefoxInternet ExplorerOperaSafariAndroid webviewChrome for AndroidFirefox for AndroidOpera for AndroidSafari on iOSSamsung Internet
cssTextChrome Full support 1Edge Full support 12Firefox Full support 1IE ? Opera Full support YesSafari Full support YesWebView Android Full support YesChrome Android Full support 18Firefox Android Full support 4Opera Android Full support YesSafari iOS Full support YesSamsung Internet Android Full support 1.0

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