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Asked: June 9, 20262026-06-09T09:03:14+00:00 2026-06-09T09:03:14+00:00

I am trying to centre, just using css, a div element both vertically and

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I am trying to centre, just using css, a div element both vertically and horizontally.

All the examples I have seen makes use of hardcoded values like pixel values.

Should it be possible to centre a div element without using javascript and using just percentage values?

Here is my test: jsfiddle.net

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    2026-06-09T09:03:16+00:00Added an answer on June 9, 2026 at 9:03 am

    This can actually be done with the use of the :before selector (questionable browser compability, but it can be done).

    Check out this great article by Chris Coyier on the subject to learn all about it, he also supplies you with a jsfiddle link to try it out.

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