CSS left Property

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

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JavaScript Syntax

CSS properties can also be dynamically changed with a JavaScript.
Scripting Syntax: object.style.left="100px"

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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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