Syntax

• position: static|absolute|fixed|relative|sticky|initial|inherit|unset;
• z-index: auto|number|initial|inherit;

Parameters

Parameter | Details | —— | —— | static | Default value. Elements render in order, as they appear in the document flow. The top, right, bottom, left and z-index properties do not apply. | relative | The element is positioned relative to its normal position, so left:20px adds 20 pixels to the element’s LEFT position| fixed | The element is positioned relative to the browser window| absolute | The element is positioned relative to its first positioned (not static) ancestor element| initial | Sets this property to its default value.| inherit | Inherits this property from its parent element.| sticky | Experimental feature. It behaves like position: static within its parent until a given offset threshold is reached, then it acts as position: fixed.| unset | Combination of initial and inherit. More info here. |

Remarks

Normal Flow is the flow of elements if the position of element is static.

1. defining width is beneficial because in some cases it prevents overlapping of element’s content.

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