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CSS float Property
Example
Let an image float to the right:
img
{
float:right;
}
{
float:right;
}
Try it yourself »
More examples at the bottom of this page.
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: The value "inherit" is not supported in IE7 and earlier. IE8 requires a !DOCTYPE. IE9 supports "inherit".
Property Values
| Value | Description | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| left | The element floats to the left | Play it » |
| right | The element floats the right | Play it » |
| none | The element is not floated, and will be displayed just where it occurs in the text. This is default | Play it » |
| inherit | Specifies that the value of the float property should be inherited from the parent element |
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 Float
HTML DOM reference: cssFloat property
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