You can change the position of a background image in CSS by using the background-position property. This property allows you to specify the initial placement of the image within its container.
Understanding the background-position Property
The background-position property in CSS uses two values to determine the horizontal and vertical positioning of your background image. The first value sets the left/right position, while the second sets the up/down position.
Syntax Example:
background-position: horizontal-value vertical-value;Position Values
Keywords:
You can use keywords to set the position:
top: Positions the background image at the top edge.bottom: Positions the background image at the bottom edge.left: Positions the background image at the left edge.right: Positions the background image at the right edge.center: Centers the background image along either the horizontal or vertical axis.
Numerical Values:
- You can use specific lengths (e.g.
px,em,rem) to move the image from the edges. - Percentage values (
%) can also be used. These values are relative to the size of the element.
Examples:
Here are some practical examples of how to use the background-position property:
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Top Left Corner:
background-position: top left; -
Center the Background Image:
background-position: center center; -
Position the Background 20px from the Top and 10px from the Right:
background-position: 10px 20px; -
Position 50% horizontally and 25% vertically:
background-position: 50% 25%;
Summary
The background-position property is a flexible tool for controlling the initial position of your background images. Whether you need to align your image to a corner, center it, or position it based on specific pixel or percentage values, this property provides the control you need to achieve your design goals.
