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initial value

A CSS property’s initial value provides default behavior if the property is left unspecified. If the property is inherited, the initial value cascades from the root element. Otherwise it applies to any element for which the CSS property is left unspecified. The built-in initial keyword value allows you to apply any CSS property’s default value.