Web Design in a Nutshell, 3rd Edition

Name

left

Synopsis

Specifies the offset between the left outer edge of a positioned element and the left edge of its containing block.

Values:

<length> | <percentage> | auto | inherit

Initial value:

auto

Applies to:

Positioned elements (where position value is relative, absolute, or fixed).

Inherited:

No.

Percentages:

Refer to width of containing block.

Computed value:

For static elements, auto. For length values, the absolute length. For percentage values, the specified value. For relatively positioned elements, the computed value of left always equals right. Otherwise, auto.