CSS bottom Property

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Example

Set the bottom edge of the image to 5px above the bottom edge of its containing element:

img
{
position:absolute;
bottom:5px;
}

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Definition and Usage

For absolutely positioned elements, the bottom property sets the bottom edge of an element to a unit above/below the bottom edge of its containing element.

For relatively positioned elements, the bottom property sets the bottom edge of an element to a unit above/below its normal position.

Note: If "position:static", the bottom property has no effect.

Default value: auto
Inherited: no
Version: CSS2
JavaScript syntax: object.style.bottom="50px"

Browser Support

Internet Explorer Firefox Opera Google Chrome Safari

The bottom property is supported in all major browsers.

Note: No versions of Internet Explorer (including IE8) support the property value "inherit".

Property Values

Value Description
auto Lets the browser calculate the bottom edge position. This is default
length Sets the bottom edge position in px, cm, etc. Negative values are allowed
% Sets the bottom edge position in % of containing element. Negative values are allowed
inherit Specifies that the value of the bottom property should be inherited from the parent element

Related Pages

CSS tutorial: CSS Positioning

HTML DOM reference: bottom property

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