Web/CSS/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;

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 a translate() (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 a translate() (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 a translate3d() (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	Status	Comment
CSS Transforms Level 2The definition of 'individual transforms' in that specification.	Editor's Draft	Initial 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

Browser compatibility

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	Desktop						Mobile
	Chrome	Edge	Firefox	Internet Explorer	Opera	Safari	Android webview	Chrome for Android	Firefox for Android	Opera for Android	Safari on iOS	Samsung Internet
`translate`	Chrome No support No	Edge No support No	Firefox Full support 72 Full support 72 No support 60 — 72 Disabled' Disabled' From version 60 until version 72 (exclusive): this feature is behind the `layout.css.individual-transform.enabled` preference (needs to be set to `true`). To change preferences in Firefox, visit about:config.	IE No support No	Opera No support No	Safari No support No	WebView Android No support No	Chrome Android No support No	Firefox Android Full support 60 Disabled' Full support 60 Disabled' Disabled' From version 60: this feature is behind the `layout.css.individual-transform.enabled` preference (needs to be set to `true`). To change preferences in Firefox, visit about:config.	Opera Android No support No	Safari iOS No support No	Samsung Internet Android No support No

Legend

Full support: Full support
No support: No support
User must explicitly enable this feature.': User must explicitly enable this feature.