CSS 'background-position-y' Property Explained

The CSS 'background-position-y' property specifies the vertical position of a background image within an element. It controls the y-coordinate (top to bottom) placement of the background image, allowing for precise alignment of the image within the vertical space of an element.

CSS 'background-position-y' Property Examples

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The 'background-position-y' property offers detailed control over the vertical placement of background images within elements. It is indispensable for designers seeking to achieve precise visual effects and alignments. It is a crucial tool in creating visually compelling web designs.

Browser Support For 'background-position-y' Property

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CSS Syntax of the 'background-position-y' Property

background-position-y: value | initial | inherit;

Usage of the 'background-position-y' Property

Use 'background-position-y' when you want to adjust the vertical alignment of an element's background image without influencing its horizontal position. This property is useful for aligning background images to the top, center, or bottom of an element, or for specifying their vertical position with units such as pixels or percentages, enhancing the design's visual appeal and alignment.

Property Values of the 'background-position-y' Property

• Value: Defines the vertical position of the background image using keywords (top, center, bottom), percentages (e.g., 50%), or exact measurements (e.g., 20px).
• Initial: Resets the 'background-position-y' to its default value, effectively aligning the background image to the top of the element.
• Inherit: The element inherits the 'background-position-y' value from its parent element.

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