top Description:
The top property defines how far the top of the element is offset from the top of the container element.
top in CSS Versions:
top Syntax:
top: <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 top value as the parent element.
top Initial Value:
auto
top Applies To:
Positioned elements.
top Inheritance:
This property is not inherited.
top Browser Support:
top Media Type:
- Visual
top Examples:
Standard top property
<p style="top : 5px;">
This paragraph should display 5 pixels from the top of the container element.
</p>
top Special Notes:
- Negative units are permitted.
