Definition The left property specifies the left edge of an element. Note: If the "position" property has a value of "sta...
Definition
The left property specifies the left edge of an element.Note: If the "position" property has a value of "static", the "left" property has no effect.
Inherited: No
JavaScript Syntax
CSS properties can also be dynamically changed with a JavaScript.Scripting Syntax: object.style.left="100px"
Example
| This example sets the left edge of the paragraph 20 px to the right of the left edge of the window: p { position: absolute; left: 20px } This example sets the left edge of the paragraph 20 px to the left of the left edge of the window: p { position: absolute; left: -20px } |
Possible Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| auto | Default. Lets the browser calculate the left position |
| % | Sets the left position in % from the left edge of the window |
| length | Sets the left position in px, cm, etc. from the left edge of the window. Negative values are allowed |
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