CSS right Property

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Example

Set the right edge of the image 5px to the left of the right edge of its containing element:

img
{
position:absolute;
right:5px;
}

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Definition and Usage

For absolutely positioned elements, the right property sets the right edge of an element to a unit to the left/right of the right edge of its containing element.

For relatively positioned elements, the right property sets the right edge of an element to a unit to the left/right to its normal position.

Note: If "position:static", the right property has no effect.

Default value: auto
Inherited: no
Version: CSS2
JavaScript syntax: object.style.right="50px"

Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The right property is supported in all major browsers.

Note: No versions of Internet Explorer (including IE8) support the property value "inherit".

Property Values

Value Description
auto Lets the browser calculate the right edge position. This is default
length Sets the right edge position in px, cm, etc. Negative values are allowed
% Sets the right edge position in % of containing element. Negative values are allowed
inherit Specifies that the value of the right property should be inherited from the parent element

Related Pages

CSS tutorial: CSS Positioning

HTML DOM reference: right property

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