position Description:
The position property defines how an element will be positioned on a page - relative to it's position in the XHTML or relative to the top left corner of the browser window.
position in CSS Versions:
position Syntax:
position: static | relative | absolute | fixed | inherit
- static
A normal box, subject to the normal flow. - relative
Box is in normal flow, offset relative to its normal position. - absolute
The box is placed in an absolute location relative to the container block. - fixed
The box is placed in an absolute location relative to some reference point. - inherit
The element should have the same position value as the parent element.
position Initial Value:
static
position Applies To:
All elements.
position Inheritance:
This property is not inherited.
position Browser Support:
position Media Type:
- Visual
position Examples:
Standard position property
<p style="position:relative; top:5px;">
This paragraph is 5 pixels offset from the top of where it would normally display.
</p>
position Special Notes:
- Be sure to test this in various browsers, as some user-agents have different effects.
