CSS margin-left Property
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Definition
The margin-left property sets the left margin of an element.
Note: Negative values are allowed.
Inherited: No
JavaScript Syntax
CSS properties can also be dynamically changed with a JavaScript.
Scripting Syntax: object.style.marginLeft="10px"
In our HTML DOM tutorial you can find more details about the
marginLeft property.
In our HTML DOM tutorial you can also find a full
Style Object Reference.
Example
h1
{
margin-left: 10px
}
h2
{
margin-left: -20px
}
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Possible Values
Value |
Description |
auto |
The browser sets a left margin |
length |
Defines a fixed left margin. Default value is 0 |
% |
Defines a left margin in % of the total width of the
document |
Try-It-Yourself Demos
Set the left
margin of a text using a cm value
This example demonstrates how to set the left margin of a text using a cm value.
Set
the left margin of a text using a percent value
This example demonstrates how to set the left margin of a text using a percent
value.
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