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CSS scroll-margin-left Property

Posted in CSS Tutorial
Updated on Oct 07, 2024
By Mari Selvan
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CSS scroll-margin-left Property

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🙋 Introduction

The scroll-margin-left property in CSS is used to set the left margin of an element when it is scrolled into view.

This property is particularly useful when you want to create space between the left edge of the viewport and the scrolled-to element, ensuring it is not flush against the edge.

💡 Syntax

The syntax for the scroll-margin-left property is straightforward. You can specify a length value using units such as px, em, rem, %, etc.

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element {
  scroll-margin-left: value;
}

Here, value can be any valid CSS length value.

🎛️ Default Value

The default value of the scroll-margin-left property is 0. This means there is no additional margin applied when the element is scrolled into view by default.

🏠 Property Values

ValueDescription
lengthSpecifies the margin as a length value. It can be in units like px, em, rem, %, etc. For example, 20px, 2em, 10%.

📄 Example

In this example, we'll add a left margin of 50px when the element is scrolled into view.

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<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">
  <title>CSS scroll-margin-left Example</title>
  <style>
    .scroll-margin-example {
      scroll-margin-left: 50px;
      margin-top: 100vh; /* To make scrolling necessary */
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <h1>CSS scroll-margin-left Example</h1>
  <p>Scroll down to see the effect.</p>
  <div class="scroll-margin-example">
    Scroll to this element
  </div>
</body>
</html>

🖥️ Browser Compatibility

The scroll-margin-left property is supported in most modern browsers, including the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. However, it is always a good practice to test your website across different browsers to ensure compatibility.

🎉 Conclusion

The scroll-margin-left property is a useful tool for web developers looking to control the positioning of elements when they are scrolled into view.

By adding a left margin, you can ensure that important elements are not obscured by the edge of the viewport, improving the user experience. Experiment with different values to see how this property can enhance the layout and navigation of your web projects.

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