# Computed-value time

The step when specified values become computed values.

## What is **computed-value time**?

**Computed-value time** is the step when the browser turns specified values into computed values. `var()` is replaced at this point.

```css
.box { --gap: 12px; margin: var(--gap); }   /* var() is replaced at computed-value time */
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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