translate
The translate
CSS property allows you to specify translation transforms individually and independently of the transform
property. This maps better to typical user interface usage, and saves having to remember the exact order of transform functions to specify in the transform
value.
Syntax
/* Keyword values */
translate: none;
/* Single values */
translate: 100px;
translate: 50%;
/* Two values */
translate: 100px 200px;
translate: 50% 105px;
/* Three values */
translate: 50% 105px 5rem;
/* Global values */
translate: inherit;
translate: initial;
translate: revert;
translate: unset;
Values
- Single
<length-percentage>
value -
A
<length>
or<percentage>
that specifies a 2D translation, with the same translation along both the X and Y axes. Equivalent to atranslate()
(2D translation) function with a single value specified. - Two
<length-percentage>
values -
Two
<length>
or<percentage>
that specify the X and Y axis translation values (respectively) of a 2D translation. Equivalent to atranslate()
(2D translation) function with two values specified. - Three values
-
Two
<length-percentage>
and single<length>
values that specify the X, Y, and Z axis translation values (respectively) of a 3D translation. Equivalent to atranslate3d()
(3D translation) function. none
-
Specifies that no translation should be applied.
Formal definition
Initial value | none |
---|---|
Applies to | transformable elements |
Inherited | no |
Percentages | refer to the size of bounding box |
Computed value | as specified, but with relative lengths converted into absolute lengths |
Animation type | a transform |
Creates stacking context | yes |
Formal syntax
none | <length-percentage> [ <length-percentage> <length>? ]?where
<length-percentage> = <length> | <percentage>
Examples
HTML
<div>
<p class="translate">Translation</p>
</div>
CSS
* {
box-sizing: border-box;
}
html {
font-family: sans-serif;
}
div {
width: 150px;
margin: 0 auto;
}
p {
padding: 10px 5px;
border: 3px solid black;
border-radius: 20px;
width: 150px;
font-size: 1.2rem;
text-align: center;
}
.translate {
transition: translate 1s;
}
div:hover .translate {
translate: 200px 50px;
}
Result
Specifications
Specification |
---|
CSS Transforms Module Level 2 # individual-transforms |
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