float

The float property sets an element to float to the left, right, or not at all.

Syntax

Use the clear property to keep elements next to a floating element from flowing around it. Absolutely positioned elements ignore the float property.

div.ex {
  float: left;
}

Values

none
Default value. No float is applied.

left
The element floats to the left edge of its container.

right
The element floats to the right edge of its container.

initial
Sets the property to its default value.

inherit
Inherits this property’s value from its parent item.

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