2.1.25 [CSS-Level2-2009] Section 6.2.1, The 'inherit' value

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V0024:

The specification states:

 Each property may also have a specified value of 'inherit', which means that, for a 
 given element, the property takes the same computed value as the property for the 
 element's parent. The 'inherit' value can be used to strengthen inherited values, 
 and it can also be used on properties that are not normally inherited.

Quirks Mode and IE7 Mode (All Versions)

The inherit value is supported only for the visibility and the direction properties.

IE8 Mode, IE9 Mode, and IE10 Mode (All Versions)

The inherit keyword does not inherit computed values from parent elements.

The inherit keyword does not inherit from a style that has been dynamically changed.

V0195:

The specification states:

 If the 'inherit' value is set on the root element, the property is assigned its 
 initial value.

Quirks Mode and IE7 Mode (All Versions)

The inherit value is supported only for the direction property and the visibility property.