scaleY() CSS Function

Description

The scaleY() CSS function scales an element along the horizontal axis Y.

Syntax

scaleY() = transform: scaleY(<number>);

Values

  • <number>The value is a positive or negative number.
    - a value greater than 1 (for example: 1.5) increases the scale;
    - a value less than 1 (for example: 0.8) reduces the scale;
    - a negative value (for example: -1) mirrors the element vertically;
    - a value of 1 leaves the element size unchanged and does not give a visible effect.

Example

<img class="scaleY" src="images/nature.jpg" alt="Nature Image">
.scaleY {
transform: scaleY(0.5);
}

Browser Support

Desktop
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Tablets / Mobile
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Last updated by CSSPortal on: 1st December 2019