# Animation name

Picks which @keyframes animation to play.

## What does `animation-name` do?

`animation-name` picks which `@keyframes` animation an element plays.

```css
.spinner { animation-name: spin; animation-duration: 1s; }
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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