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CSS left Property
 Complete CSS Reference
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;
} |
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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: Internet Explorer does not support the property value "inherit".
Property Values
| Value |
Description |
| auto |
Lets the browser calculate the left edge position. This is default |
| length |
Sets the left edge position in px, cm, etc. Negative values are allowed
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| % |
Sets the left edge position in % of containing element.
Negative values are allowed |
| 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
Complete CSS Reference
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