CSS Reference Function

translateZ()

The translateZ() function is a transform function used to move an element along the z-axis in three-dimensional space.

It takes a translation value tz as an argument. This value specifies the amount by which an element is to be translated.

The translation value tz is provided as a <length>. Not including a unit type will cause the number to be interpreted as a “user unit”.

Positive translation values will move the element along the positive direction of the z-axis, and negative values will move it in the opposite direction.

Examples:

transform: translateZ(300px);
transform: translateZ(-5em);
transform: translateZ(4vh);
      

The official syntax looks as follows:

transform: translate(tz);
                

For a better understanding of the transform functions, please refer to the transform entry.

Browser Support

The following is the support table for three-dimensional CSS transformations:

CSS3 3D Transforms

Method of transforming an element in the third dimension using the `transform` property. Includes support for the `perspective` property to set the perspective in z-space and the `backface-visibility` property to toggle display of the reverse side of a 3D-transformed element.

W3C Working Draft

Supported from the following versions:

Desktop

  • 36
  • 16
  • 10
  • 23
  • 15

Mobile / Tablet

  • 15
  • 122
  • No
  • 122
  • 123

* denotes prefix required.

  • Supported:
  • Yes
  • No
  • Partially
  • Polyfill

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Written by . Last updated December 11, 2016 at 9:48 pm by Manoela Ilic.

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