CSS bottom Property
 Complete CSS Reference
Example
Set the bottom edge of the image to 5px above the bottom edge of its containing element:
img
{
position:absolute;
bottom:5px;
} |
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Definition and Usage
For absolutely positioned elements, the bottom property sets the bottom edge of an element to a unit above/below the bottom edge of its containing element.
For relatively positioned elements, the bottom property sets the bottom edge of an element to a unit above/below its normal position.
Note: If "position:static", the bottom property has no effect.
| Default value: |
auto |
| Inherited: |
no |
| Version: |
CSS2 |
| JavaScript syntax: |
object.style.bottom="50px" |
Browser Support
The bottom property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: No versions of Internet Explorer (including IE8) support the property value "inherit".
Property Values
| Value |
Description |
| auto |
Lets the browser calculate the bottom edge position. This is
default |
| length |
Sets the bottom edge position in px, cm, etc. Negative values are allowed
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| % |
Sets the bottom edge position in % of containing element.
Negative values are allowed |
| inherit |
Specifies that the value of the bottom property should be inherited
from the parent element |
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Positioning
HTML DOM reference: bottom property
Complete CSS Reference
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