skewX() function
Specifies a skew transformation along the x-axis by the given angle.
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Syntax
skewX
(
<angle>
)
Parameters
- angle
-
The angle by which the element is skewed along the x-axis. This value is expressed as a number followed by a supported angle unit.
Standards information
- CSS Transforms Module, Level 3, Section 13.1
Examples
The following code snippet is an example of the skewX function in use. When applied to a square blue div element, it has the effect illustrated in the image. (The light-blue square indicates the original position of the transformed element.)
div {
transform: skewX(25deg);
}

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