HTML DOM left Property
 Complete Style Object Reference
Definition and Usage
The left property sets how far the left edge of an element is to the
right/left of the left edge of the parent element.
Syntax
Object.style.left=auto|%|length
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Possible Values
| Value |
Description |
| auto |
Lets the browser calculate the left position |
| % |
Sets the left position in % from the left edge of the
parent element |
| length |
Sets the left position in px, cm, etc. from the
left edge of the parent element. Negative values are allowed |
Tips and Notes
Note: If the "position" property has a value of "static", the "left"
property has no effect.
Example
The following example sets the left edge of an element:
<html>
<head>
<style type="text/css">
input
{
position:absolute;
}
</style>
<script type="text/javascript">
function setLeftEdge()
{
document.getElementById("b1").style.left="100px";
}
</script>
</head>
<body>
<input type="button" id="b1" onclick="setLeftEdge()"
value="Set left edge to 100 px" />
</body>
</html>
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Try-It-Yourself Demos
left -
Set left edge of an element
Complete Style Object Reference
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