How do I move paragraphs around with CSS?

Question

I've been trying to move paragraphs and text around with CSS, but it hasn't been working. I've been doing this:

HTML:

<p class="welcome">
some text here
</p>

CSS:

p.welcome {
top: 20px;
}

But it's not working. Am I doing it wrong?

Answer 1

add in position: relative

Answer 2

You have the right idea because I see what your trying to do. This link might help you out.
http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/WD/wds6p2.html
Let me know if it helps :)

Answer 3

thanks people, the advice really helped! :D