# inherit

Takes the value from the parent element.

## What does the `inherit` keyword do?

`inherit` takes the property's value from the parent element.

```css
.footer a { color: inherit; }   /* links match the footer text */
```

Level: Freelancer · [More CSS terms at this level](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/subjects/css/freelancer)

Updated: September 27, 2026

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/inherit