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