CSS ime-mode Property

Description

The ime-mode property controls the state of the input method editor for text fields.

The ime-mode property has been deprecated or is no longer in any CSS working groups.

Initial value

auto

Applies to

Text fields

Inherited

No

Media

Interactive

Computed value

As specified

Animatable

No

CSS Version

CSS3

JavaScript syntax

object.style.imeMode

Syntax

ime-mode: auto | normal | active | inactive | disabled | inherit

Values

• autoNo change is made to the current input method editor state. This is the default.
• normalThe IME state should be normal; this value can be used in a user style sheet to override the page setting.
• activeThe input method editor is initially active; text entry is performed using it unless the user specifically dismisses it.
• inactiveThe input method editor is initially inactive, but the user may activate it if they wish.
• disabledThe input method editor is disabled and may not be activated by the user.

Example

.class {
   ime-mode: normal;
}

Browser Support

Desktop
5	12	X	3	X	X
Tablets / Mobile
X	X	4	X	X	X