margin-left

The margin-left property sets the left margin of an element.

Formal Syntax

Initial value

0

Applies to

all elements except internal table elements, ruby base containers, and ruby annotation containers

Inherited

no

Percentages

refer to logical width of containing block

Computed value

the keyword auto or a computed value

Animation type

by computed value type

See specification

JavaScript Access

// Access via element.style element.style.marginLeft = 0;

Logical Property Group

This property belongs to the margin logical property group, which includes:

• margin-block-end
• margin-block-start
• margin-bottom
• margin-inline-end
• margin-inline-start
• margin-left (current property)
• margin-right
• margin-top