# CSS right Property

## Example

Set the right edge of the image 5px to the left of the right edge of its containing element:

img {
position: absolute;
right: 5px;
}
Try it yourself »

## 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 containing element.

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

## 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 | Play it
--- | --- | ---
auto | Lets the browser calculate the right edge position. This is default | Play it »
length | Sets the right edge position in px, cm, etc. Negative values are allowed | Play it »
% | Sets the right edge position in % of containing element. Negative values are allowed | Play it »
initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial | Play it »
inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |

## Related Pages

CSS tutorial: CSS Positioning

CSS reference: left property

CSS reference: bottom property

CSS reference: top property

HTML DOM reference: right property

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