HTML and CSS Reference
In-Depth Information
Name
vertical-align
Values:
baseline
|
sub
|
super
|
top
|
text-top
|
middle
|
bottom
|
text-bottom
| <percentage> |
<length>
Initial value:
baseline
Applies to:
Inline elements and table cells
Inherited:
No
Percentages:
Refer to the value of
line-height
for the element
Computed value:
For percentage and length values, the absolute length; otherwise, same as declared value
Description:
Defines the vertical alignment of an inline element's baseline with respect to the baseline of
the line in which it resides. Negative length and percentage values are permitted, and they
lower the element instead of raising it.
In table cells, this property sets the alignment of the content of the cell within the cell box.
When applied to table cells, only the values
baseline
,
top
,
middle
, and
bottom
are recog-
nized.
Examples:
sup {vertical-align: super;}
.fnote {vertical-align: 50%;}
