# Logical border

Borders like border-inline-start that follow text direction.

## What are **logical borders**?

**Logical borders** like `border-inline-start` put a border on the start side of the text, whichever side that is.

```css
blockquote { border-inline-start: 4px solid #ccc; }
```

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

Updated: September 27, 2026

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