<set>

The <set> SVG element provides a method of setting the value of an attribute for a specified duration.

It supports all attribute types, including those that cannot reasonably be interpolated, such as string and boolean values. For attributes that can be reasonably be interpolated, the <animate> is usually preferred.

Usage context

Attributes

to

This attribute defines the value to be applied to the target attribute for the duration of the animation. The value must match the requirements of the target attribute. Value type: <anything>; Default value: none; Animatable: no

DOM Interface

This element implements the SVGSetElement interface.

Example

html,
body,
svg {
  height: 100%;
}

<svg viewBox="0 0 10 10" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
  <style>
    rect {
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .round {
      rx: 5px;
      fill: green;
    }
  </style>

  <rect id="me" width="10" height="10">
    <set attributeName="class" to="round" begin="me.click" dur="2s" />
  </rect>
</svg>

Specifications

• SVG Animations Level 2

See also

• attributeName attribute
• Animation timing attributes, including begin, dur, end, min, max, restart, repeatCount, repeatDur, and fill.
• <animate>