Learn CSS LayoutThis position stuff might make a little more sense in a practical example. Below is a realistic page layout.
.container {
position: relative;
}
nav {
position: absolute;
left: 0px;
width: 200px;
}
section {
/* position is static by default */
margin-left: 200px;
}
footer {
position: fixed;
bottom: 0;
left: 0;
height: 70px;
background-color: white;
width: 100%;
}
body {
margin-bottom: 120px;
}The margin-left style for sections makes sure there is room for the nav. Otherwise the absolute and static elements would overlap
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</section>Notice what happens when you resize your browser. It works nicely!
</section>This example works because the container is taller than the nav. If it wasn't, the nav would overflow outside of its container. In the coming pages we'll discuss other layout techniques that have different pros and cons.