diff --git a/docs/rules/font-family-fallbacks.md b/docs/rules/font-family-fallbacks.md
index a286da21..a59abc32 100644
--- a/docs/rules/font-family-fallbacks.md
+++ b/docs/rules/font-family-fallbacks.md
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ It is a best practice to use a fallback font and a generic font last in the `fon
 
 ## Rule Details
 
-This rule enforces the use of fallback fonts and a generic font last in `font-family` and `font` property.
+This rule enforces the use of fallback fonts and a generic font last in `font-family` and `font` property. Global values (`inherit`, `initial`, `revert`, `revert-layer`, `unset`) are always allowed.
 
 Example of **incorrect** code:
 
@@ -56,9 +56,13 @@ b {
 .foo {
 	font-family: var(--my-font);
 }
+
+.bar {
+	font-family: inherit;
+}
 ```
 
-Fonts can also be specified using the `font` property, which acts as a shorthand for several font-related properties, including `font-family`. You must specify both the `font-size` and `font-family` when using `font` property.
+Fonts can also be specified using the `font` property, which acts as a shorthand for several font-related properties, including `font-family`. You must specify both the `font-size` and `font-family` when using `font` property, unless you are using a CSS-wide keyword.
 
 Example of **incorrect** code:
 
@@ -116,6 +120,10 @@ b {
 		1em var(--font),
 		monospace;
 }
+
+.baz {
+	font: unset;
+}
 ```
 
 ## When Not to Use It
diff --git a/src/rules/font-family-fallbacks.js b/src/rules/font-family-fallbacks.js
index e3cc6a8b..30469640 100644
--- a/src/rules/font-family-fallbacks.js
+++ b/src/rules/font-family-fallbacks.js
@@ -33,6 +33,32 @@ const genericFonts = new Set([
 	"fangsong",
 ]);
 
+const cssWideKeywords = new Set([
+	"inherit",
+	"initial",
+	"unset",
+	"revert",
+	"revert-layer",
+]);
+
+/**
+ * Check if the value is a CSS-wide keyword.
+ * @param {string} value The value to check.
+ * @returns {boolean} True if the value is a CSS-wide keyword, false otherwise.
+ */
+function isCSSWideKeyword(value) {
+	return cssWideKeywords.has(value.trim().toLowerCase());
+}
+
+/**
+ * Check if the node is an identifier with a CSS-wide keyword.
+ * @param {Object} node The node to check.
+ * @returns {boolean} True if the node is a CSS-wide keyword identifier, false otherwise.
+ */
+function isCSSWideKeywordIdentifier(node) {
+	return node.type === "Identifier" && isCSSWideKeyword(node.name);
+}
+
 /**
  * Check if the node is a CSS variable function.
  * @param {Object} node The node to check.
@@ -55,6 +81,10 @@ function reportFontWithoutFallbacksInFontProperty(
 	context,
 	node,
 ) {
+	if (isCSSWideKeyword(fontPropertyValues)) {
+		return;
+	}
+
 	const valueList = fontPropertyValues.split(",").map(v => v.trim());
 
 	if (valueList.length === 1) {
@@ -120,6 +150,10 @@ export default {
 				const valueArr = node.children;
 
 				if (valueArr.length === 1) {
+					if (isCSSWideKeywordIdentifier(valueArr[0])) {
+						return;
+					}
+
 					if (
 						valueArr[0].type === "Function" &&
 						valueArr[0].name === "var"
@@ -133,6 +167,10 @@ export default {
 							return;
 						}
 
+						if (isCSSWideKeyword(variableValue)) {
+							return;
+						}
+
 						const variableList = variableValue
 							.split(",")
 							.map(v => v.trim());
diff --git a/tests/rules/font-family-fallbacks.test.js b/tests/rules/font-family-fallbacks.test.js
index 34c5471c..7e021e0e 100644
--- a/tests/rules/font-family-fallbacks.test.js
+++ b/tests/rules/font-family-fallbacks.test.js
@@ -10,8 +10,20 @@ const ruleTester = new RuleTester({ plugins: { css }, language: "css/css" });
 
 ruleTester.run("font-family-fallbacks", rule, {
 	valid: [
+		"a { font-family: inherit; }",
+		"a { font-family: initial; }",
+		"a { font-family: revert; }",
+		"a { font-family: revert-layer; }",
+		"a { font-family: unset; }",
+		"a { font: inherit; }",
+		"a { font: initial; }",
+		"a { font: revert; }",
+		"a { font: revert-layer; }",
+		"a { font: unset; }",
 		":root { --my-font: sans-serif; } a { font-family: var(--my-font); }",
 		":root { --foo: 3rem; } a { font-family: var(--my-font); }",
+		":root { --my-font: inherit; } a { font-family: var(--my-font); }",
+		":root { --my-font-value: inherit; } a { font: var(--my-font-value); }",
 		":root { --my-font: 'Arial', sans-serif; } a { font-family: var(--my-font); }",
 		":root { --my-font: 'Arial', 'Segoe UI Emoji', serif; } a { font-family: var(--my-font); }",
 		"a { font-family: serif; }",