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CSS Property
position
PositioningDefines how an element is positioned and how it interacts with normal document flow (static, relative, absolute, fixed, sticky).
Syntax
position: value;
Example
position: absolute;
Common use cases
- Overlaying elements with absolute positioning
- Sticky headers and sidebars
- Fixed banners or modals
Practical developer insight
absolute positioning is relative to the nearest ancestor with position other than static — always check your parent chain.