position-anchor
Positioning
Picks which anchored element this one positions itself against.
| How to write it | position-anchor: initial; |
|---|---|
| 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-anchor property?
Picks which anchored element this one positions itself against.
Q. How do you write position-anchor?
As position-anchor: initial;
Q. Is position-anchor inherited?
No. It applies only where you write it, so each element needs its own declaration.
Q. What group does position-anchor belong to?
The positioning group.