What to know about positioning and layout basics in CSS
Use static, relative, absolute, fixed, and sticky positioning to control where elements sit in the document flow. This chapter explains the concept, demonstrates a practical example, and gives you a guided exercise.
How to use positioning and layout basics in CSS
Write a rule with a clear selector and declarations, then inspect the cascade in browser developer tools. Prefer reusable classes, responsive units, and visible focus styles.
Example: positioning and layout basics in CSS
Use this example as a starting point. Identify the part that controls the result, then adapt it to your own page or project.
.toast { position: fixed; right: 1rem; bottom: 1rem; }Common questions about positioning and layout basics
When should I use positioning and layout basics?
Use this technique when it expresses the structure, styling, or behavior your page needs. Keep the implementation focused and test it with the surrounding content.
What should I practice next?
Style a responsive card with readable type, consistent spacing, a clear focus state, and a layout that adapts to a narrow screen.
Practice positioning and layout basics
Style a responsive card with readable type, consistent spacing, a clear focus state, and a layout that adapts to a narrow screen. Compare your result with the example and check it at both desktop and mobile widths where relevant.
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