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Quick Reference

The backdrop-filter property is used to apply a graphical effect to the area underneath an element that is partially transparent.

				
					div {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
				
			

Values

Default value none
Inherited values no
Can it be animated? no

These are the allowed values.

ValueDescription
noneNo filter is applied to the backdrop (default)
filterA space-separated list of filter-functions like:
  • blur()
  • brightness()
  • contrast()
  • drop-shadow()
  • grayscale()
  • hue-rotate()
  • invert()
  • opacity()
  • sepia()
  • saturate()
  • or an url to an SVG filter that will be applied to the backdrop
initialSets this property to its default value
inheritInherits this property from its parent element

Using JavaScript

The HTML element can also be styled using JavaScript and the element’s id.

				
					document.getElementById('my_div').style.backdropFilter = 'grayscale(100%)';
				
			
				
					<button onclick='my_function()'>Click Here</button>

<script>
function my_function() {
    document.getElementById('my_div').style.backdropFilter = 'grayscale(100%)';
}
</script>
				
			

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