# Property

The thing you want to change, like color or width.

## What is a **property** in CSS?

A **property** is the thing you want to change, like `color`, `width` or `margin`.

```css
.title {
  color: purple;       /* color is the property */
  text-align: center;  /* text-align is the property */
}
```

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

Updated: September 27, 2026

## In other subjects

- [Property in C#](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/property)
- [Property in JavaScript](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/property-javascript)
- [Property in OOP](https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/property-oop)

Source: https://www.ask-codey.com/glossary/property-css-2