CSS translate Property
Definition and Usage
The translate property allows you to change the position of elements.
The translate property defines x- and y-coordinates of an element in 2D. You can also define the z-coordinate to change position in 3D.
Coordinates can be given as only x-coordinates, x- and y-coordinates, or x-, y- and z-coordinates.
To better understand the translate property,
view a demo.
Tip: You need to define a value for CSS perspective property for the z-property to take effect.
Note: An alternative technique to translate an element is to use CSS transform property with CSS translate() function. The CSS translate property, as explained on this webpage, is arguably a simpler and more direct way to translate an element.
| Default value: | none |
|---|---|
| Inherited: | no |
| Animatable: | yes. Read about animatable Try it |
| Version: | CSS3 |
| JavaScript syntax: | object.style.translate="10px 20px" Try it |
Browser Support
The numbers in the table specify the first browser version that fully supports the property.
| Property | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| translate | 104 | 104 | 72 | 14.1 | 90 |
CSS Syntax
translate: x-axis y-axis z-axis|initial|inherit;
Property Values
| Property Value | Description | Demo |
|---|---|---|
| x-axis | Defines position at the x-axis. Possible values:
|
Demo ❯ |
| y-axis | Defines position at the y-axis. Possible values:
|
Demo ❯ |
| z-axis | Defines position at the z-axis. Possible values:
|
Demo ❯ |
| initial | Sets this property to its default value. Read about initial | |
| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element. Read about inherit |
More Examples
Example
When translate property for z-axis is set, perspective property must also be set on parent element before we can see any effect:
DIV1 {
perspective: 200px;
}
DIV2 {
translate: 50px 50px 50px;
}
Try it Yourself »
Related Pages
CSS tutorial: CSS 2D Transforms
CSS tutorial: CSS 3D Transforms
CSS scale property: CSS Scale property
CSS rotate property: CSS Rotate property
CSS perspective property: CSS Perspective property