Set the left margin of a <div> element:
The marginLeft property sets or returns the left margin of an element.
Both the margin property and the padding property insert space around an element. However, the difference is that margin inserts the space around the border, while padding inserts the space within the border of an element.
The marginLeft property is supported in all major browsers.
Return the marginLeft property:
Set the marginLeft property:
Value | Description |
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% | Defines the left margin in % of the width of the parent element |
length | Defines the left margin in length units |
auto | The browser sets the left margin |
initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial |
inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
Default Value: | 0 |
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Return Value: | A String, representing the left margin of an element |
CSS Version | CSS1 |
Change the left margin of a <div> element back to "normal":
Return the left margin of a <div> element:
Difference between marginLeft and paddingLeft:
CSS tutorial: CSS Margin
CSS reference: margin-left property
HTML DOM reference: margin property