top

Determines the vertical distance between the top edge of a positioned element and the top edge of its containing block.

It is documented as part of the CSS Anchor Positioning, CSS Positioned Layout specification.

/* Usage Example */
.box {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  /* shifts the element 20px down from the top edge */
}

/* Syntax */
top: auto;
top: anchor;
top: anchor-size;

/* Global values */
top: inherit;
top: initial;
top: revert;
top: revert-layer;
top: unset;
Widely available Since 2015 96% global usage

This feature is well established and works across many devices and browser versions. It has been available across browsers since 2015.

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