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Background-attachment: which scrolling movement a background follows

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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In brief

background-attachment determines how a background relates to scrolling. fixed associates it with the viewport, while local follows the element's scrolling contents.

Useful to know

background-attachment determines how a background relates to scrolling. fixed associates it with the viewport, while local follows the element's scrolling contents. [1]

In a long internal panel, the distinction can appear without scrolling the page. Check target devices before relying on a fixed background as an essential visual effect.

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  1. [1] MDN — CSS background-attachment ↗