CSS position Property Reference

The CSS position property is a standard property in CSS Positioned Layout. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

Updated 2026-08-12

position overview

The CSS position property is a standard property in CSS Positioned Layout. Review its formal syntax, computed behavior, and practical declarations.

The property is not inherited by default. Use an explicit global keyword when inheritance is intended.

Syntax and formal definition

position formal syntax

Field	Value
Formal syntax	static \| relative \| absolute \| sticky \| fixed
Initial value	static
Applies to	allElements
Inherited	No
Percentages	no
Computed value	asSpecified
Animation type	discrete
Media	visual
Specification group	CSS Positioned Layout
Status	Standard

Practical examples

These declarations demonstrate valid ways to set position. The initial and inherit global keywords remain available even when a property-specific value is preferable.

position live example

CSS

.reset-example {
  position: initial;
}

.inherit-example {
  position: inherit;
}

@supports (position: relative) {
  .supported {
    position: relative;
  }
}