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Published Jul 22, 2021Updated Dec 8, 2023
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The float property places an element on the left or right side of its container.

Syntax

float: value;

The following can be the value of the float property:

  • right: The element floats on the right side of its container.
  • left: The element floats on the left side of its container.
  • none: This is the default value of the float property. It ensures the element will not float left or right.

Example

This example makes an img element float to the left of its container.

.container {
  height: 200px;
  width: 200px;
  border: 5px dashed #3a10e5;
}


.container img {
  float: left;
}

This results in the following output:

An image element floating to the left of its container

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