Fixed Position
A positioning method that anchors elements relative to the browser viewport, keeping them visible during scrolling. Fixed elements are useful for sticky navigation, floating action buttons, and persistent calls to action. Use fixed positioning sparingly to avoid blocking content and reducing usable space.
Absolute Positioning
Layout
A CSS layout method that removes an element from the normal document flow and positions it relative to its nearest positioned ancestor. This technique is useful for overlays, badges, and decorative elements that need precise placement regardless of surrounding content. Use sparingly, as absolutely positioned elements don’t affect the layout of other elements and can cause overlap issues on different screen sizes.
Constraint
Layout
Rules that define how an element should resize or reposition when its parent container changes size. Constraints control whether elements stretch, stay fixed, or maintain proportional relationships during responsive resizing. Setting constraints correctly in Framer ensures your layouts adapt elegantly across different screen sizes.
Overflow
Layout
What happens when content exceeds its container's boundaries—it can be visible, hidden, scrollable, or clipped. Overflow settings affect scrolling behavior and whether content bleeds outside containers. Hidden overflow is useful for clipping decorative elements and creating scroll containers.
Sticky Position
Layout
A hybrid positioning method where elements behave normally until reaching a scroll threshold, then fix in place. Sticky positioning creates headers that stay visible during scrolling within their container. Use sticky for navigation, sidebar elements, and persistent calls to action.
Fold
Design
The point at which content becomes hidden until the user scrolls, varying by device and browser window size. The fold isn't fixed—a laptop, phone, and tablet all have different fold positions for the same page. Design for common viewport sizes while ensuring content below the fold is still discoverable and engaging.
Sticky Navigation
Layout
A navigation bar that remains fixed at the top of the viewport as users scroll down the page. Sticky navigation keeps primary actions accessible without scrolling back up. Ensure sticky elements don't consume too much screen space on mobile.