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CSS bottom Property

Complete CSS Reference

Definition

The bottom property specifies the bottom edge of an element.

Note: If the "position" property has a value of "static", the "bottom" property has no effect.

Inherited: No

JavaScript Syntax

CSS properties can also be dynamically changed with a JavaScript.

Scripting Syntax: object.style.bottom="100px"

In our HTML DOM tutorial you can find more details about the bottom property.

In our HTML DOM tutorial you can also find a full Style Object Reference.

Example

This example sets the bottom edge of the paragraph to 20 px above the bottom edge of the window:
p
{
position: absolute;
bottom: 20px
}

This example sets the bottom edge of the paragraph to 20 px below the bottom edge of the window:
p
{
position: absolute;
bottom: -20px
}

Possible Values

Value	Description
auto	Default. Lets the browser calculate the bottom position
%	Sets the bottom position in % from the bottom edge of the window
length	Sets the bottom position in px, cm, etc. from the bottom edge of the window. Negative values are allowed

Try-It-Yourself Demos

Set the bottom edge of an image using a pixel value
This example demonstrates how to set the bottom edge of an element using a pixel value.

Set the bottom edge of an image using a percent value
This example demonstrates how to set the bottom edge of an element using a percent value.

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