position
Positioning
Chooses the positioning scheme; sticky pins an element once you scroll past it.
| How to write it | position: static; |
|---|---|
| Common values | static, relative, absolute, fixed, sticky |
| Inherited | No — it stops at this element |
| Category | Positioning |
How to read this
- An inherited property only needs writing once on the parent — every child picks it up. Most text properties work this way.
- A shorthand resets whatever you leave out. Writing background: red alone also wipes a background image you set earlier.
- When rules collide, the more specific selector wins; only when specificity ties does source order decide.
- Animate transform and opacity for smoothness. Changing width or top forces the layout to be recalculated.
Frequently asked questions
Q. What is the CSS position property?
Chooses the positioning scheme; sticky pins an element once you scroll past it.
Q. How do you write position?
As position: static; Common values include static, relative, absolute, fixed.
Q. Is position inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does position belong to?
The positioning group.