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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:

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