Set the left position of a <button> element:
The left property sets or returns the left position of a positioned element.
This property specifies the left position of the element including padding, scrollbar, border and margin.
Tip: A positioned element is an element with the position property set to: relative, absolute, or fixed.
Tip: To set or return the right position of a positioned element, use the right property.
The left property is supported in all major browsers.
Return the left property:
Set the left property:
Value | Description |
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auto | Lets the browser set the left position. This is default |
length | Defines the left position in length units. Negative values are allowed |
% | Sets the left position in % of the width of the parent element |
initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
Default Value: | auto |
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Return Value: | A String, representing the left position of a positioned element |
CSS Version | CSS2 |
Set the left position of a <div> element:
Using negative values - Set the left position of a <div> element:
Return the left position of a <div> element:
CSS tutorial: CSS Positioning
CSS reference: left property