CSS GUIDE LEFT
This document is a work in progress and is subject to change.
Contents
Summary
The left property is used to horizontally offset from the left edge of an element.
| Applicability: | The left property can be used for positioned elements. | |
| Media Group: | Visual | |
| Inherited: | No | |
| Default Value: | auto |
Syntax
TARGET_ELEMENT{left: inhert !important}
TARGET_ELEMENT{left: auto}
TARGET_ELEMENT{left: 20%}
TARGET_ELEMENT{left: 20px}
Legal Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| inherit | Explicitly sets the value to that of the parent |
| auto | Allows the browser to calculate the left position of the element |
| percentage | Sets the left position in a percentage from the left edge. Can be 0%-100% |
| length | Sets the left position in pixels (px), centimeters (cm), etc, from the left edge. |
Mozilla Recommended Values
Usage Examples
p{
position: absolute;
left: 20px
}
img{
position: absolute;
left: 15%
}
div{
position: absolute;
left: auto
}
Notes
When left property is used with the position property, if the position property has a value of "static", the left property has no effect on the element.
Specification Conformance
- CSS 1
- CSS 2.1
- CSS 3
Browser Compatibility
- Netscape 4, 6, 7
- Mozilla 1
- Firefox 1, 2
- Internet Explorer 4, 5, 6
