jQuery's offset() function

I know jQuery does most when it comes to cross-browser issues. I just wanted to know if offset() method of jQuery serves the purpose of cross-browser compatibility, I mea开发者_如何学运维n top, left, etc properties that can be derived from it?

Basically once I apply top, left, etc properties (which are derived from offset() function) to an element, I need to make sure that the element appears at the specified location across all browsers.

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Unless otherwise noted in the documentation, all jQuery methods will work in every supported browser.

You can also search the bug tracker.

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Assuming what you're doing doesn't involve taking the element out of flow and the document re-flowing, it should behave the same in all browsers. If you cause a re-flow, you need to reposition in some edge cases.