The top property

The top property sets how far the top edge of an element is above/below the top edge of the parent element.

Note: If the "position" property has a value of "static", the "top" property has no effect.

Inherited: No

Example

This example sets the top edge of the paragraph to 20 px above the top edge of the parent block:
p
{
position: absolute;
top: 20px
}

This example sets the top edge of the paragraph to 20 px below the top edge of the parent block:
p
{
position: absolute;
top: -20px
}

Possible Values

Value	Description	NN	IE
auto	Lets the browser calculate the top position		4.0
%	Sets the top position in % from the top edge of the parent block		4.0
length	Sets the top position in px, cm, etc. from the top edge of the parent block. Negative values are allowed	4.0	4.0

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