CSS - Incorporate the value of the counter() function as a property value

Is it possible to increment the margin-top of an element based on its index using a counter()? For example:

div {
    margin-top: calc(counter(myCounter) * 10px);
}

I couldn't find any information on whether this is achievable or not. Since counters in CSS are essentially variables, is there a way to use a CSS counter number as the value of a property?

EDIT

The potential duplicate question (Set margin (indent) based on counter value in CSS) does not clarify if such manipulation with counters is possible and why. It only offers an alternative approach.

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Answer №1

When used, it functions exclusively within the content property and not like a typical variable as you may have anticipated. If examined in tools such as DevTools, it won't appear as an integer. Instead, you will still observe counter(myCounter) present.

"In CSS 2.1, counters' values can only be accessed from the 'content' property." source

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