CSS right Property

Set the right edge of the absolute positioned <div> element 20px to the left of the right edge of its nearest positioned ancestor:

div.absolute {
position: absolute;
right: 20px;
width: 200px;
height: 120px;
border: 3px solid #8AC007;
}

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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 nearest positioned ancestor. Note: If an absolute positioned element has no positioned ancestors, it uses the document body, and moves along with page scrolling. Note: A “positioned” element is one whose position is anything except static.

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
Animatable: yes. Read about animatable – Try it
Version: CSS2
JavaScript syntax: object.style.right=”200px”Try it

CSS Syntax

right: auto|length|initial|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
initial Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial
inherit Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit

Post Author: Zahid Farid