jQuery position() Method

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# jQuery position() Method

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## Example

Return the top and left position of a <p> element:

$("button").click(function(){
x=$("p").position();
alert("Top: " + x.top + " Left: " + x.left);
});
Try it yourself »

## Definition and Usage

The position() method returns the position (relative to its parent element) of the first matched element.

This method returns an object with 2 properties; the top and left positions in pixels.

## Syntax

$(selector).position()

## Try it Yourself - Examples

Return the position of an element relative to its parent element
How to get the position of a <p> element inside a <div> element.

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