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CSS margin-left Property
Definition and Usage
The margin-left property sets the left margin of an element.
Note: Negative values are allowed.
| Default value: | 0 |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | no |
| Version: | CSS1 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.marginLeft="10px" |
Browser Support
The margin-left property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: No versions of Internet Explorer (including IE8) support the property value "inherit".
Property Values
| Value | Description | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| auto | The browser calculates a left margin | Play it » |
| length | Specifies a fixed left margin in px, pt, cm, etc. Default value is 0px | Play it » |
| % | Specifies a left margin in percent of the width of the containing element | Play it » |
| inherit | Specifies that the left margin should be inherited from the parent element |
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Margin
HTML DOM reference: marginLeft property
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