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CSS right property

Set the right edge of the positioned <div> element 150px to the left of the right edge of its nearest positioned ancestor

Definition and Usage

The right property affects the horizontal position of a positioned element. This property has no effect on non-positioned elements.

If position: absolute; or position: fixed; - the


  right

property sets the right edge of an element to a unit to the right of the right edge of its nearest positioned ancestor.

If position: relative; - the right property sets the right edge of an element to a unit to the left/right of its normal position.

If position: sticky; - the right property behaves like its position is relative when the element is inside the viewport, and like its position is fixed when it is outside.

If position: static; - the right property has no effect.

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Default value:	auto
Inherited:	no
Animatable:	yes. Read about animatable Try it
Version:	CSS2
JavaScript syntax:	object.style.right="200px" Try it

Browser Support

The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.

Property
right	1.0	5.5	1.0	1.0	5.0

CSS Syntax

right: auto|length|initial|inherit;

Property Values

Value	Description	Demo
auto	Lets the browser calculate the right edge position. This is default	Demo ❯
length	Sets the right edge position in px, cm, etc. Negative values are allowed. Read about length units	Demo ❯
%	Sets the right edge position in % of containing element. Negative values are allowed	Demo ❯
initial	Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial
inherit	Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit

More Examples

Example

Use the right property with a negative value and for an element with no positioned ancestors:

div.b {
position: absolute;
right: -20px;
  width: 100px;
  height: 120px;
border: 3px solid blue;
}

div.c {
  position: absolute;
  right: 150px;
width: 200px;
height: 120px;
border: 3px solid green;
}

CSS tutorial: CSS Positioning

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