Is it possible to adjust the width and margin without specifying a left or right float?

Question

I am attempting to adjust the width and margins of a tag without using float. I have tried the following code, but it does not seem to be working:

.float-right .createAccount{
float: left;
margin-left: -11px;
width: 140px;}

Answer 1

Answer №1

Consider including the following code:

position:absolute

This should solve your problem.

Answer 2

Consider including the following code:

position:absolute

This should solve your problem.

Answer 3

Experiment with display:block

.establishProfile{
float: left;
margin-left: -11px;
width: 140px;
display:block}

Answer 4

Experiment with display:block

.establishProfile{
float: left;
margin-left: -11px;
width: 140px;
display:block}

Answer 5

Margin and width can be applied to all elements, however,

If being utilized for inline elements (such as: p, a, span), you must include the CSS property display : inline-block;

If being utilized for block level elements (such as: div, h2), you must include the CSS property display : block;

Answer 6

Margin and width can be applied to all elements, however,

If being utilized for inline elements (such as: p, a, span), you must include the CSS property display : inline-block;

If being utilized for block level elements (such as: div, h2), you must include the CSS property display : block;

Answer 7

Include the display: inline-block; property

.createAccount {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: -11px;
    width: 140px;
}

Answer 8

Include the display: inline-block; property

.createAccount {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-left: -11px;
    width: 140px;
}