translateZ() function
Specifies a translation by a given amount in the z-direction.
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Syntax
translateZ
(
<translation-value>
)
Parameters
- translation-value
-
A translation value.
Standards information
- CSS Transforms Module, Level 3, Section 13.2
Examples
The following code snippet is an example of the translateZ function in use. When applied to a square blue div element along with the perspective function (which simulates depth), it has the effect illustrated in the image. (The light-blue square indicates the original position of the transformed element.)
div {
transform: perspective(500px) translateZ(-60px);
}

See also
- Transform Functions
- Mathematical Description of Transform Functions
- Direct3D: Matrices
- Hands On: 3-D Transforms
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