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elevation Description:

The elevation property defines the height of the sound when the element is read.

elevation in CSS Versions:

elevation Syntax:

elevation: <angle> | below | level | above | higher | lower | inherit

  • <angle>
    An angle between -90deg to 90deg. 0deg is on the forward horizon, level with the listener. 90deg means directly overhead, and -90deg means directly above.
  • below
    -90deg.
  • level
    0deg.
  • above
    90deg.
  • higher
    Adds 10 degrees to the current elevation.
  • lower
    Subtracts 10 degrees from the current elevation.
  • inherit
    The element should have the same elevation setting as the parent.

elevation Initial Value:

level

elevation Applies To:

All elements.

elevation Inheritance:

This property is inherited.

elevation Browser Support:

elevation media type

  • Aural

elevation Examples:

Standard elevation property

<p style="elevation : above;">
When this paragraph is read, it will heard from above the listener.
</p>

elevation Special Notes:

  • The precise method of rendering the sound is up to the user-agent.

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