left Description:
The left property defines how far the left of the element is offset from the left of the container element.
left in CSS Versions:
left Syntax:
left: <length> | <percentage> | auto | inherit
- <length>
A precise unit of meaurement. - <percentage>
A percentage of the height of the containing block. - auto
Determined by widths and heights of the elements. - inherit
The element should have the same value as the parent element.
left Initial Value:
auto
left Applies To:
Positioned elements.
left Inheritance:
This property is not inherited.
left Browser Support:
left Media Type:
- Visual
left Examples:
Standard left property
<p style="left : 5px;">
This paragraph should display 5 pixels from the left of the container element.
</p>
left Special Notes:
- Negative units are permitted.
