CSS float Property
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Example
Let an image float to the right:
Try it yourself »
More examples at the bottom of this page.
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Definition and Usage
The float property specifies whether or not a box (an element) should float.
Note: Absolutely positioned elements ignores the float property!
| Default value: |
none |
| Inherited: |
no |
| Version: |
CSS1 |
| JavaScript syntax: |
object.style.cssFloat="left" |
Browser Support

The float property is supported in all major browsers.
Note: No versions of Internet Explorer (including IE8) support the property value "inherit".
Property Values
| Value |
Description |
| left |
The element floats to the left |
| right |
The element floats the right |
| none |
The element is not floated, and will be displayed just where it
occurs in the text. This is default |
| inherit |
Specifies that the value of the float property should be inherited
from the parent element |
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Try it Yourself - Examples |
Let the first letter of a paragraph float to the left
Let the first letter of a paragraph float to the left and style the letter.
Creating a horizontal menu
Use float with a list of hyperlinks to create a horizontal menu.
Creating a homepage without tables
Use float to create a homepage with a header, footer, left content and main content.
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS Classification
HTML DOM reference:
cssFloat property
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