More "Try it Yourself" examples below.
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 |
| Animatable: | no. Read about animatable |
| Version: | CSS1 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.cssFloat="left" Try it |
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| float | 1.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 7.0 |
CSS Syntax
float: none|left|right|initial|inherit;
Property Values
| Value | Description | Play it |
|---|---|---|
| none | The element is not floated, and will be displayed just where it occurs in the text. This is default | Play it » |
| left | The element floats to the left | Play it » |
| right | The element floats the right | 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 |
More 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