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CSS left Property
Example
Set the left edge of the image 5px to the right of the left edge of its containing element:
img
{
position:absolute;
left:5px;
}
{
position:absolute;
left:5px;
}
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Definition and Usage
For absolutely positioned elements, the left property sets the left edge of an element to a unit to the left/right of the left edge of its containing element.
For relatively positioned elements, the left property sets the left edge of an element to a unit to the left/right to its normal position.
Note: If "position:static", the left property has no effect.
| Default value: | auto |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | no |
| Version: | CSS2 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.left="50px" |
Browser Support
The left property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: The value "inherit" is not supported in IE7 and earlier. IE8 requires a !DOCTYPE. IE9 supports "inherit".
Property Values
| Value | Description | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| auto | Lets the browser calculate the left edge position. This is default | Play it » |
| length | Sets the left edge position in px, cm, etc. Negative values are allowed | Play it » |
| % | Sets the left edge position in % of containing element. Negative values are allowed | Play it » |
| inherit | Specifies that the value of the left property should be inherited from the parent element |
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Positioning
HTML DOM reference: left property
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